John Whitmire - Wikipedia
John Harris Whitmire (born August 13, 1949) [2] is an American attorney and politician who has served as the 63rd mayor of Houston, the most populous city in Texas, since 2024.
John Whitmire elected Houston's next mayor - NPR
Dec 10, 2023 · Texas State Senator John Whitmire has defeated Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to win the election as the 63rd mayor of Houston. The tally from the Harris County Clerk's Office showed...
Mayor's Biography - City of Houston eGovernment Center
Mayor's Biography. John Whitmire, the former Dean of the Texas Senate, was sworn into office as Houston's 63rd Mayor on January 2, 2024. He has served his community his entire adult life. As a young boy, John worked odd jobs and learned the value of hard work, even shining shoes at a Harrisburg Beer Hall. He also witnessed domestic abuse and ...
Democrat John Whitmire wins Houston mayoral race - NBC News
Dec 10, 2023 · Texas state Sen. John Whitmire will be Houston’s next mayor, NBC News projects. Whitmire defeated Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a fellow Democrat, in a runoff election Saturday to lead the...
State Sen. John Whitmire elected Houston mayor - The Texas Tribune
Dec 9, 2023 · State Sen. John Whitmire has defeated U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in a landslide victory to serve as the next mayor of Houston — the largest city in Texas and the fourth most populous in the ...
Democrat John Whitmire elected Houston mayor | AP News
Dec 10, 2023 · HOUSTON (AP) — Houston elected Democratic state Sen. John Whitmire as its next mayor on Saturday night, elevating a Texas lawmaker who has represented the city for 50 years by giving him a victory over U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in a runoff.
Whitmire is sworn in as Houston's new mayor, promises to take …
Jan 2, 2024 · Mayor John Whitmire's landslide victory in last month's runoff wasn't just a triumph for his campaign. It also paved the way for a wide array of groups — from the firefighters union to the...
Mayor's Office - City of Houston eGovernment Center
As Executive Officer, the Mayor administers oaths and signs all motions, resolutions and ordinances passed by City Council. The Mayor also serves a legislative function, presiding over City Council with voting privileges.
Who is Houston Mayor John Whitmire? - Houston Chronicle
Feb 26, 2024 · Mayor John Whitmire was elected Houston’s 63rd mayor in December 2023, securing a big win after leaning into his bipartisan bona fides and focusing on driving down crime.
Mayor Whitmire Officially Sworn In During Private Ceremony
Jan 1, 2024 · Mayor Whitmire Officially Sworn In During Private Ceremony. January 1, 2024 -- Surrounded by family members and close friends, John Whitmire was sworn in as the City of Houston's 63rd mayor shortly after midnight on January 1, 2024.