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.
HISD to allow Waltrip High band to perform at Sugar Bowl after Whitmire offers HPD assistance
HISD will allow the Waltrip High School band to perform at the 2025 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after previously deciding that ...
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Houston mayor announces $10,000 raise for Houston Police cadets, asks them to help in recruiting
Houston Mayor John Whitmire told a room full of Houston Police Department cadets that they would receive an immediate pay ...
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Mayor John Whitmire’s First State of the City Address: Paving the Way for a Brighter Houston
September 15, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In the heart of Houston’s thriving metropolis, a new chapter of leadership is unfolding under Mayor John Whitmire. As Houstonians look toward the ...
'This is nuts': Mayor intervenes after HISD forbids band's Sugar Bowl trip
"It was a big mistake," Mayor John Whitmire said about HISD's decision to deny the band an opportunity to perform at the ...