October 23, 2009

State Representative Garnet Coleman Endorses Annise Parker

"Annise has strong ideas about creating jobs and making our neighborhoods safer," said Coleman. "These choices are never easy, and I have more than one good friend in this race. I have been a longtime supporter and friend of Annise Parker. I gave my support to Annise a little less than two years ago, because of her qualifications. Please join me in voting for my good friend Annise Parker for Mayor."

October 17, 2009

Chronicle Poll Shows Parker in the Runoff and Poised to Win

We’re in crunch time now, and Annise Parker is the candidate best equipped for victory. Parker is the only candidate who has used tough audits to free up millions of dollars for priorities like police and vital services.

October 15, 2009

HOPE Members Set the Record Straight

HOPE members conducted the most inclusive and thorough endorsement process of any organization and found the right person to lead Houston through these tough economic times. HOPE will continue to support Annise Parker and be the hope that sees her to victory in November.

October 14, 2009

Gene Locke Confused About City Budget Process – Again

Houston, TX – Once again, Gene Locke is confused about the City of Houston’s budget process.

Today, Locke attacked Annise Parker for praising Mayor Bill White, in Monday night’s debate on KRIV-TV, for finding efficiencies…

October 14, 2009

Parker Calls on Brown to Withdraw Misleading Ads

At Monday night’s debate on KRIV-TV, Parker asked Brown to withdraw untrue ads in which claims that he “initiated,” “created” or was “responsible for” the accomplishments of Mayor Bill White and others. Brown makes these claims on television, in mailers, on his website and in candidate forums. Brown’s claims are false, and at the debate, Parker cited three examples:

October 12, 2009

Three TV Debates, Three Wins

Houston, TX – Annise Parker again demonstrated tonight that she is the only candidate with the knowledge and experience to lead the City of Houston as Mayor from the first day in office.

In a…

October 9, 2009

Annise Parker Wins First Televised Debate!

Houston, TX – Houston mayoral candidate Annise Parker won the first televised debate of the campaign season on KTRK-TV last night.

Parker was smiling and confident throughout the debate as she answered tough questions…

September 24, 2009

Annise Parker Releases First TV Ad: “Annise Parker Delivers”

Today the Annise Parker for Mayor campaign launched its first television advertisement.

September 23, 2009

Annise Parker Wins Law Enforcement Endorsements

Annise Parker has received the endorsement of two law enforcement organizations:  the Houston Police Patrolmen’s Union and the Houston Metro Police.  Both groups are members of the Fraternal Order of Police, the nation’s oldest…

September 20, 2009

Statement by Annise Parker

“I commend Gene Locke for rejecting the purported endorsement announced by a group calling itself “Christians for Better Government.“  There is no room in this city for bigotry, whether it’s based on race, ethnicity, religion,…