It's Time. . .

To vote again.  If you remember my last post on voting, you'll know that I think it's very important to vote for not only national races, but local races as well.

On Nov. 3, Houston did not elect a mayor.  No one showed up to vote so no candidate won the majority. So we have a runoff race between Gene Locke and Annise Parker.  I've included some information I've found about them, but I encourage you to do your own research and PLEASE vote.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/30/us/30houston.html  

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_mayoral_election,_2009

Early voting starts Mon, Nov. 30th and the election is Sat, Dec. 12th.

Gene Locke, who is running for mayor, is a lawyer who enjoys the backing of business leaders.


http://www.genelocke.com/index.asp 

Photo: David J. Phillip/Associated Press



Annise Parker the Houston controller stands an even chance of becoming the first openly gay woman to be elected mayor of a major American city.

http://www.anniseparker.com/home
 
 
     

Photo: Michael Stravato for The New York Times