Today, I stood with Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia and representatives of Houston's professional sports teams and major venues. We explained the need for a leadership change at the Harris County Houston Sports Authority as the city prepares to host the FIFA 2026 World Cup. There is a lot of work that needs to be done. We want to show our people, our energy, our diversity, and how great a city we are, but we can only do that if we get the sports authority single-focused on working with these organizations and FIFA. I'm not trying to point the blame to anyone. We have an opportunity to right the ship. All the stakeholders that put on major events have come to me, individually and collectively, saying we have to do something about the Sports Authority — they are away from their core mission.
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Director, Mayor's Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence & Human Rights Chair, Houston 2026 World Cup Host Committee
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Houston city council members joined me today in a unanimous vote to keep the city's tax rate the same as last year's. As I have often said, my administration will first look for ways to cut waste and duplication and stop conflicts of interest and corruption before asking Houstonians to pay higher taxes. We voted after Gov. Abbott and the state's leadership announced this morning that Houston and other communities would receive $50 million to remove massive storm debris caused by the Derecho and Hurricane Beryl.
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Today, Mayor John Whitmire had the pleasure of meeting San Jacinto Girl Scout Troop 122202 as they worked on earning their government pin. These young leaders shared great ideas for improving Houston, and the mayor was impressed by their passion for the city’s future. It’s inspiring to see our youth so engaged. Thank you, Troop 122202, for your energy and insight and for visiting Houston City Hall! #GirlScouts #HoustonLeadership #Community
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Happy Rosh Hashanah. Shanah Tovah Umetukah! May this New Year bring you countless blessings, sweet moments, and cherished memories. May you and your family be inscribed in the Book of Life for a year filled with health, happiness, and peace. #RoshHashanah
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The City of Houston Awards $100,000 to projects promoting arts tourism and disaster resilience https://lnkd.in/gVBsQCDP
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The countdown is on—just 1 day left! Join @HoustonHCDD for a Lunch & Learn on Sept 20, 11 AM - 12 PM. Learn how SBA Disaster Assistance can help businesses, non-profits, homeowners, & renters affected by Hurricane Beryl. https://lnkd.in/gEpVWZ2b
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As the City of Houston monitors the potential tropical storm projected for this week, the Mayor’s Office assures the public that all necessary precautions are being taken to safeguard both residents and infrastructure. Over the past few days, key city departments—including the Houston Fire and Police Departments, Public Works, Solid Waste, Homeland Security, and other essential agencies—have reviewed emergency plans and are prepared to activate them if needed. City officials are working together to position resources and ensure full preparedness for any scenario. The city’s readiness efforts include pre-positioning generators, deploying high-water rescue vehicles, and increasing staffing levels across critical departments. Collaboration with community partners is also underway to maximize the efficiency of the response, should the situation escalate. Public safety remains the top priority, and residents are encouraged to make plans to protect themselves and their loved ones. Further updates will be provided as necessary, and the public is urged to follow guidance from local officials. Together, Houston will weather this storm. #preparedness #safety #workingtogether
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Today we were happy to host Fire Chief Tom Munoz and Police Chief Noe Diaz. We look forward to partnering with these Leaders. Roland Garcia Lenora Sorola-Pohlman
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Thank you, Houston Style Magazine, for informaing your readers about the appointment of Houston Emergency Center Director Roderick Jackson. https://lnkd.in/gZG2EZy2
Empowering Houston’s Safety: The Strategic Appointment of Roderick Jackson as Director of the Houston Emergency Center
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