Houston Mayor, John Whitmire
Mayor John Whitmire has no plans to raise Houstonians' taxes. What could the implications be?
Mayor John Whitmire reiterated that he has no plans to raise taxes, even after his administration presented paths for how to do so twice. Some council members are asking the mayor to consider the consequences of keeping the rate the same as city services continue to decline and pots of potential revenue remain thin.
At State of the City event, Mayor John Whitmire highlights first nine months in office and promises ‘the best is yet to come’
Mayor Whitmire touted his efforts to address public safety, the foundation of his mayoral campaign. His first nine months in office have not been without controversy.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire gives first State of the City address
Houston Mayor John Whitmire talked about his eight months in office, including the city's response to the May derecho and Hurricane Beryl in early July.
Mayor John Whitmire's first State of the City address leans into the past over policy
Mayor John Whitmire's speech at Houston's Hilton Americas was delivered in front of more than 1,600 audience members.
Mayor Whitmire emphasizes collaboration in first city address
In a discussion, the mayor describes Harris County Commissioners Briones, Garcia, and Ramsey as full time partners, omitting Hidalgo.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire vows to address waste before considering tax hike
HOUSTON - Mayor John Whitmire insists Houston's legacy is "fixing" its problems and refusing, stubbornly, to let them fester. It was a message delivered at his first State of the City gathering and was followed by what sounded very much like a pledge to resist the option of raising property taxes.
Mayor John Whitmire announces $10,000 starting pay raise for Houston police cadets
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Sept. 9 that new police cadets will receive a $10,000 raise when hired by the Houston Police Department.
Why Mayor John Whitmire still fumes about this Houston crosswalk
John Whitmire, looking to pause city projects in favor of pedestrians and bikers, complained recently about a crosswalk in his neighborhood.
Mayor's international relations office leader to step down, Whitmire staff says focus is elsewhere
Chris Olson, director of the Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs, is leaving his position, a spokesperson for ...
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Political Roundup: How zoning and land use play into the La Porte pipeline fire
Houston Matters discusses how land use and zoning practices might play into the La Porte pipeline fire and get reaction to ...
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Bizarre reason why death row inmate's final meal request caused ban across whole US state
State Senator John Whitmire said Brewer was trying to 'make a mockery' of the system with his ridiculous final meal order.
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Houston Police Officer Wounded in Gunfire Exchange During Home Invasion Response, Two Suspects Detained
Houston officer shot in leg amid a home invasion; stable condition in hospital; two suspects detained, search for third ...