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Old 04-27-2011, 09:38 AM
 
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When is her term up?
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Old 04-27-2011, 09:48 AM
 
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When is her term up?
Since it is a two year term, I assume that it is soon.

Btw, her political opponent from the last election, Gene Locke is endorsing her this time. And she is running on a strong record including streamlining all city departments to save money in the economic downturn. Really, I don't know what you guys would have her do that she has not done. I think she has been good for the city, but I don't get a vote since I live in Pearland, not Houston.

Former Opponent Endorses Mayor Parker for Re-Election «
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Old 04-27-2011, 09:49 AM
 
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She must have filled in for someone or something like that? (I can't find the real word.)
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Old 04-27-2011, 09:50 AM
 
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She must have filled in for someone or something like that? (I can't find the real word.)
???? I have no idea what you mean by this.
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Old 04-27-2011, 09:55 AM
 
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She has no real opponent in the upcoming election and people like Lanier and Locke have come out in support of her. She will be easily re-elected.
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Old 04-27-2011, 10:18 AM
 
Location: Charleston Sc and Western NC
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She has no real opponent in the upcoming election and people like Lanier and Locke have come out in support of her. She will be easily re-elected.
Considering no one votes in mayoral races, you're probably right.
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Old 04-27-2011, 10:38 AM
 
Location: Houston, Tx
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Considering no one votes in mayoral races, you're probably right.
The last mayoral race had a pathetic 17% turn out.
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Old 04-27-2011, 10:53 AM
 
Location: Center City
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I think the intent of this whole thread is basically to bash Mayor Parker (and the usual conservative bleating about how pitiful liberals are, with the typical conservative lack of any specifics).
I have to say I agree, despite those who "doth protest too much." Anyone seriously interested in learning what Mayor Parker has done would look to the Chronicle or KUHF - not City-Data

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Wow, lack of interest in historical preservation is one of the major reasons I left Houston, so that's awesome news.
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you have got to be kidding
Why is this so hard to believe? For people with choices, quality of life is a pretty good reason for choosing where to live. Houston's lack of reverance for its history has caused the city to endure some irrevocable loses. Developers reign in Houston. I know some on here like that - I don't. While this isn't the sole reason I re-located after 26 years in Houston, it was definitely a factor.

Mayor Parker lives in an historic district and understands the value this brings to a city. If Philadelphia had let devleopers run wild, this would not exist today:

All sizes | Elfreths Alley..."Our nation (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lexmonster/4974877535/sizes/l/in/photostream/ - broken link)


All sizes | Delancey at 2nd St | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/philgyford/19577929/sizes/z/in/photostream/ - broken link)

While Houston will never look like the older cities of the east, with Mayor Parker's leadership, at least places such as these have a chance of being preserved for future generations:

All sizes | Heights Theatre | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24239301@N03/3370944097/sizes/z/in/photostream/ - broken link)


All sizes | Heights Theatre | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24239301@N03/3370944097/sizes/z/in/photostream/ - broken link)

There is more to the life of a city than money.
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