Whitmire is failing as Houston’s mayor.
This is John Whitmire’s third year as Mayor; he has quit blaming his predecessor for the problems, but he recently blamed the “Staff.” I guess I should be grateful that
Whitmire, Money, ICE, and Political Cowardice
I think the mayor saw the writing on the wall; Whitmire isn’t an oak that stands strong, but more like a reed that bends with the wind. I sensed he
Lesley Briones spends taxpayers’ money promoting herself
If you want to know my opinion on Leslie Briones, here it is. I didn’t support her when she first ran in the Democratic Primary; she wasn’t my first choice, and
November: City of Houston – last item on the ballot, one item, two subjects
My read: Proposition A has a strong public safety argument, especially on no-knock warrants, but the fixed 15-second rule and the risk of a state-law challenge deserve attention. Pros Cons
Taxes are rising; like Chicken Little, the sky is falling
Two articles in a row about Harris County raising property taxes- wonder why? Who does it benefit just before an election? Bill King’s $400,000 example is not the median Harris
Harris County Raised Property Taxes. Residents Also Demanded More Public Safety.
Harris County property owners are facing a major tax increase. That is real. The county’s proposed tax increase has been described as roughly 12%, and critics are right to ask
Will Chris Hollins run for Mayor of Houston?
I read an article suggesting that Chris Hollins may not run for mayor because he isn’t seriously raising money. Whitmire is not well liked; he is managing to alienate both
Have Thousands of Innocent Americans Been Stopped at Gunpoint Because of Flock Cameras?
I read the news and the headlines; over the last few days, I noticed many more articles about how Flock Cameras help find someone or a stolen car. I don’t
Is John Whitmire Balancing Houston’s Budget by Kicking Debt and Projects Down the Road? You Be the Judge.
Houston has a simple way to make today’s budget look healthier: delay the project, postpone the expense, and leave the next mayor and the next generation of taxpayers to deal
The Other Whitmire Knew What a Balanced Budget Was: Kathy Whitmire
Kathy Whitmire must have known John Whitmire well; she chose to endorse Sheila Jackson-Lee: Houston has had two Mayor Whitmires. One was a CPA who spent years fighting unbudgeted spending,
John Whitmire pledged Wednesday not to raise the city’s property tax rate, but more money is still coming out of our pockets.
Whitmire’s Shell Game: Your Property Tax Is Only One Way Houston Takes Your Money Now I know why the water leak on my street has not been fixed. Houston apparently
When Trump or Abbott Call, Do Whitmire and Diaz Quake in Fear?
I cannot prove that Houston Mayor John Whitmire or Police Chief Noe Diaz is afraid of Donald Trump or Greg Abbott. What I can do is show you what they
Did more money get us more police? You be the judge.
Houston is spending hundreds of millions more on police, but the number of officers has barely moved. The Chronicle calls today’s staffing a 20-year high. Look at the longer history,
Using Taxpayers’ money to self-promote.
Whitmire’s generosity to police and firefighters may make him a labor hero, but Houston taxpayers are the ones paying for it. Historically, nearly 80% of Houston police officers and firefighters
Under Whitmire, Are Houston Police Targeting the Black Community?
Whitmire Says Marijuana Isn’t a Priority — So Why Are Arrests Up Nearly 1,300%? Houston Mayor John Whitmire says low-level marijuana possession has not been much of a police priority
Salt caverns: what you can’t see can hurt you:
Houston Is Already Sinking. Now Look at What Is Underneath Us. The worst-case scenarios involving Houston’s salt domes have happened before — just not here on a large scale. A
Whitmire Wants to Give Away the Goose for Eggs Houston Already Owns
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has found a way to make $50 million sound like free money. The problem is that a large part of the money already belongs to Houston,
Unable to solve Houston’s problems, Whitmire turns to AI for advice.
What John Whitmire Is Doing to Houston John Whitmire became mayor promising to fix Houston’s problems. But some of the biggest things his administration has done look less like fixing
Click2 Houston, inviting hate into its house.
Why Is Channel 2 Still Giving Hate a Comment Section? Houston’s major television stations all compete for the same thing: viewers, clicks, and attention. But one thing separates KPRC Channel
Meme Can Pray for Rain. This One Is Easier: Is City Hall Building Orlando Sanchez an Issue
Sometimes politicians have to spend millions of dollars trying to create an issue. Orlando Sanchez may not have to spend a dime. Houston City Council Member Julian Ramirez has proposed