Blue Dogs Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Houston Chronicle reporting that there's lack of female candidates running for Houston Mayor this year.http://chron.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Don't forget about Mike "The Hypocrite" Bloomberg [R/Ind], who served 12 consecutive years as NYC Mayor from 2002-2014 or the late Maynard Jackson (D), who served as Atlanta, GA Mayor from 1974-1982; 1990-1994. In a way, this demonstrates one of the downsides of term limits.   Maynard Jackson was barred by term limits from serving three consecutive terms; when he ran again after sitting out one term he pulled in 80% of the vote.  He chose not to run for a fourth for health reasons. Likewise, Bloomberg's popularity was a factor in revising New York's term limit scheme. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 In a way, this demonstrates one of the downsides of term limits. Maynard Jackson was barred by term limits from serving three consecutive terms; when he ran again after sitting out one term he pulled in 80% of the vote. He chose not to run for a fourth for health reasons.Likewise, Bloomberg's popularity was a factor in revising New York's term limit scheme.Mollusk, I know in Denver, CO., the Mayor is allowed to serve 12 consecutive years for 3 4-year terms: Wellington Webb (D) accomplished this back in 1991 & won reelection in 1995 & 1999 before being term-limited in 2003.Plus, Denver has an official residence for the Mayor & First Family: Cableland, which was given to the city back in 1998 I believe although no Mayor has lived in the residence, they have held official functions there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Another scandal inside the Harris County Sheriff's office, how will this impact Garcia's chances of being a contender for Houston Mayor ? http://abc13.com/  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Another scandal inside the Harris County Sheriff's office, how will this impact Garcia's chances of being a contender for Houston Mayor ? http://abc13.com/ That link's just bringing up the splash page.  Can you share more detail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Mollusk, Ch. 13's Ted Oberg reported earlier today that the recent jail death incident in the Harris County Sheriff's Department is going to cause Garcia problems.http://abc13.com/news/justice-dept-probes-harris-county-jail-inmates-death/513964 Edited February 12, 2015 by Blue Dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) I'm concerned with the Terry Goodwin case. Outrageous incident, and one wonders how the sheriff doesn't know what's going on for weeks in his own jail. Edited February 12, 2015 by kylejack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 I'm concerned with the Terry Goodwin case. Outrageous incident, and one wonders how the sheriff doesn't know what's going on for weeks in his own jail.I can see several of Garcia's opponents running negative TV Ads on these scandals non-stop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Here's another headache for Garcia http://abc13.com/news/raw-video-last-moments-of-jail-inmates-kenneth-lucas/515300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Yesterday morning, Turner made it official: he's running for Houston Mayor!http://abc13.com/politics/sylvester-turner-announces-bid-for-houston-mayor/526555 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Breaking News: former Kemah Mayor Bill King [R] running for Houston Mayor, according to Fox 26 KRIV-TV Houston! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Didn't King run before and kind of fizzle out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 I don't think so Mollusk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Didn't King run before and kind of fizzle out? He wanted to run in 2009, but didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) On ‎3‎/‎3‎/‎2015 at 7:07 PM, JLWM8609 said: He wanted to run in 2009, but didn't.  The Houston Chronicle reporting today that the lawsuit, filed by former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell (D-TX) to stop State Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Houston)'s fundraising efforts was rejected by the Ethics Commission.  http://offthekuff.com/wp/?p=65864&cpage=1  http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/horseshoe/article/Chris-Bell-loses-complaint-to-Houston-Ethics-6112513.php  Edited February 1, 2017 by Blue Dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Costello officially IN for Houston Mayor! http://www.khou.com/story/news/politics/2015/03/09/steve-costello-joins-race-for-houston-mayor/24654225/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 McVey jumps in the Houston Mayoral campaign. However, will McVey have any impact to make a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) More problems with how the Houston City Council's pressure vote resulted in assault charges for lobbyists:http://abc13.com/business/pressure-packed-city-council-vote-ends-with-assault-charge/573216 Edited March 26, 2015 by Blue Dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Mayoral candidate Marty McVey was on Houston Newsmakers yesterday, detailing his plans for the Bayou City & his campaign, etc., http://www.click2houston.com/community/newsmakers/houston-newsmakers-apr-5-mayor-candidate-mcvey-plans-break-from-crowded-field/32195228 Interesting to see how McVey can get attention, if any at all from the crowded pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 If he just changed two letters in his last name, I'd bet he could gain a significant margin just on name recognition. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Wondering if there's going to be any polling on the Houston Mayoral contest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 Houston City Councilman District G Oliver Pennington [R] drops out of the mayoral campaign, citing his wife's health. Pennington's withdrawal will be a big boost for Costello & King.Reaction of Pennington dropping out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 More problems for Garcia http://abc13.com/news/activists-demand-sheriff-garcia-to-resign-over-jail-abuse-claims/682784/ http://www.khou.com/story/news/2015/04/27/activists-push-for-sheriff-garcia-to-resign/26436755/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Breaking News everyone: Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia (D) expected to announce his campaign for Houston Mayor this morning http://abc13.com/politics/adrian-garcia-expected-to-announce-mayoral-intentions-today/699602/ He's also expected to resign immediately as Harris County Sheriff. The list of announced candidates so far include:1.) State Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Houston)2.) Former US Rep. Chris Bell (D-TX)3.) Former Kemah Mayor Bill King ®4.) City Councilman At-Large 1 Steve Costello ®5.) Ben Hall (D)6.) Marty McVey7.) Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia (D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 It's official, Adrian Garcia is in the mayoral race. http://abc13.com/politics/harris-county-sheriff-adrian-garcia-announces-mayoral-intentions/699602/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Longtime Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Ron Hickman [R] named as the new Harris County Sheriff by the GOP-controlled Harris County Commissioners Court. http://abc13.com/news/ron-hickman-sworn-in-as-new-harris-county-sheriff/716694/ Reaction to Hickman being named Harris County Sheriff ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 Garcia's campaign website:http://www.adriangarcia.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 The mayoral campaign will be gearing up with 3 forums next week: http://www.chron.com/politics/election/local/article/Mayor-s-race-gearing-up-with-three-forums-next-6292024.php  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 In the latest update in the 2015 Houston Mayoral contest, the seven mayoral candidates held their 2nd candidates forum, according to KHOU-TV:Â http://www.khou.com/story/news/local/2015/06/05/houston-mayoral-candidates-tackle-economic-questions-at-debate/28515791/Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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