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The following is a list of people who have served as mayor of the city of Houston in the U.S. state of Texas. Until 2015, the term of the mayor was two years. Beginning with the tenure of Bob Lanier, the city charter imposed term limits on officeholders of no more than three terms (six years total). On November 3, 2015, voters approved ...
On October 16, 2009, the city of Bridge City, Texas honored Bill White with a ceremony and commemorative plaque for his leadership during and after Hurricane Ike and his work to repair the damage caused by the storm. [69] White's third term ended on January 2, 2010. Due to term limits, he was unable to run again for mayor of Houston.
Massey was the first mayor of Houston to serve under the city manager form, rather than the city commission form of government. [2] [unreliable source?] As mayor, he supported a proposal to sell 133 1 ⁄ 2 acres of land to the M.D. Anderson Foundation in December 1943. This land would be developed into hospitals in the Houston Medical District ...
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“This (new) mayor comes along at a time when the city is doing well, though the city faces issues,” said Bob Harvey, president and CEO of the Greater Houston Partnership, a local business group.
Holman served as clerk for Harris County, Texas, and while serving in this position, he assisted in bringing an incorporation bill for Houston in the Texas Congress. [2] On June 5, 1837, the Republic of Texas granted a municipal charter to Houston. In a three-way contest for mayor, Holman beat Francis Lubbock and Thomas J. Ward, 12-11-10.
57th Mayor of Houston; In office January 2, 1982 [1] – January 2, 1992: Preceded by: Jim McConn: Succeeded by: Bob Lanier: 47th President of the United States Conference of Mayors; In office 1989–1990: Preceded by: Arthur Holland: Succeeded by: Robert Isaac: City Controller of Houston; In office December 13, 1977 [2] – January 2, 1982 ...