No matter who you are — whether that’s a pissed-off cyclist or a staunch supporter of the man — one thing stands true regarding Houston Mayor John Whitmire: He’s one of the most powerful ...

Mayor John Whitmire held his first State of the City address on September 17, 2024. Despite projections of a more than $200 million deficit, Houston Mayor John Whitmire promised a "balanced budget ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Despite facing a more than $300 million deficit, Houston Mayor ... Whitmire said you won't find in his proposal is more taxes and fees. But it may not be that way forever.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Seven billion dollars. That's how much city of Houston Mayor John Whitmire expects to spend in his next budget. He unveiled the proposal Tuesday, and said it is "grounded ...

Mayor John Whitmire on Friday plans to unveil the specifics of a new Houston police contract, as the city faces a $330 million budget shortfall in the coming fiscal year. Members of the Houston ...

Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced a "balanced budget" of $7 billion for Houston's upcoming fiscal year on Tuesday, saying it would aim to effectively eliminate the city's deficit of more than ...

Houston Mayor John Whitmire ... dictatorship," arguing Whitmire "stood on the sidelines during the Trump Administration's authoritarian takeover of the United States." "I don’t have to ...

A spokesperson with the mayor's office told Chron that Whitmire has consistently stated that he will work with anyone in the the best interest of the city of Houston to get things done.

HOUSTON – Mayor John Whitmire unveiled his administration’s proposed fiscal year 2026 balanced budget. The proposed budget includes cost-cutting measures aimed at reducing expenses without ...

The mayor’s position is nonpartisan but Whitmire served a combined 50 years in the Texas House and Senate as a Democratic lawmaker before winning the Houston mayoral election in 2023.