Posts Tagged ‘annise parker’
Annise Parker moves to runoff election for Mayor of Houston
WCF-endorsed candidate Annise Parker won the majority of the vote in last night’s election, putting her through to a runoff election against Gene Locke on December 12.
As City Controller, Annise has been lauded for her efforts to ensure fiscal responsibility, create safer neighborhoods, and crack down on city fraud.
To boot, if elected, Annise would be Houston’s first openly gay mayor. She has long been a strong advocate for LGBT issues, and knows that this will only enhance her experience in office. She tells CNN:
“I have always stood up for the fact that I am gay and it’s part of the resume that I bring to the table. But it’s just a piece of the package.”
The best legislative decisions are made when people of diverse backgrounds work together, and Annise will bring a different and needed perspective to the table.
We applaud Annise for her achievements as City Controller and look forward to her serving as Mayor. Her runoff election is scheduled for December 12—support her right away!
Watch the full video about Annise on CNN:
Election results for WCF-endorsed candidates
Congratulations and thank you to all of our 2009 Endorsed Candidates! Thank you for running, and thank you for setting an example for other women to follow. Whether they won or lost, each of these women took a step closer to equality for women!
We are particularly proud to share with you the victories of some of Women’s Campaign Forum’s Endorsed Candidates who ran at the state and local level:
Carolyn Comitta (Mayor - West Chester, PA)
Stephanie Hausner (Town Council - Clarkstown, NY)
Jessica Lappin (New York City Council)
Stephanie Miner (Mayor - Syracuse, NY)
Stacey Newman (State House MO-73)
Kathleen Rice (Nassau County District Attorney, NY)
Also, Annise Parker won the majority of the votes in the race for Mayor of Houston, TX with 31% of the vote. She will face a runoff election against Gene Locke on December 12, 2009. If elected, Annise would make Houston the largest U.S. city with an openly gay mayor. We’ll keep you posted on her race!
Thank you to all these brave women leaders for taking the step to run for public office. With their example, they will allow many others to follow in their footsteps and have helped level the playing field for future generations.
