Gene Locke for Mayor

Press Releases

ELECTION DAY MESSAGE FROM GENE LOCKE: VOTE TODAY! (12/12/2009)

Today is the big day! For almost a year now, I've worked hard to share with Houstonians how passionate I am about our great city. I appreciate this opportunity to have met with so many of you and let you know that I have the experience and the vision to bring Houston together and lead this city forward.

Annise Parker, Meet Your Record (12/2/2009)

At the first runoff mayoral debate on Tuesday evening Annise Parker debated an opponent she had no hope of defeating, her own record.

Statement by Senator John Whitmire (11/25/2009)

"Those of us that have worked closely with Gene can vouch for his ethics and character. When Gene wins this race, rest assured he will follow all laws and ordinances that have been required of past mayors on these issues."

Happy Thanksgiving from Gene Locke and family (11/25/2009)

PARKER’S SPENDING SPREE (11/24/2009)

City of Houston's Budget Has Increased by Over $800,000,000 During Parker's Years as a City Hall Insider

It's Time for Reality: The Latest Polls Show "Locke, Parker in Dead Heat for Mayor" (11/20/2009)

The new KHOU-TV and KUHF Radio poll shows that Gene and Annise "are in a statistical dead heat."

SHAME ON ANNISE (11/19/2009)

KHOU’s Lee McGuire set the record straight that Gene Locke has absolutely no connection to negative third party attacks and has consistently disavowed them, unlike his opponent.

ANNISE PARKER THINKS HIGHER TAXES ARE ‘BEST FOR HOUSTONIANS’ (11/17/2009)

Houston, TX-- Yesterday Annise Parker attacked Gene Locke for his commitment to 'make decisions solely on what’s best for Houstonians,' saying "that’s not good enough."

But Parker’s baseless attack is merely an attempt to deflect attention away from her record of bad decisions, particularly on property tax relief.

STATEMENT BY GENE LOCKE (11/14/2009)

"As I have previously stated, I reject any association with the style of campaigning that was the subject of an article in the Houston Chronicle today. We have serious issues to deal with in our city that require us to work together as one Houston and I trust that Houstonians will choose a new mayor based on the issues that affect our lives every day and not be swayed by divisive rhetoric."

PETER BROWN ENDORSES “MISMANAGEMENT AND NEW TAXES” (11/10/2009)

“LOCKE’S…..DAZZLING RANGE OF LIFE EXPERIENCES AND PUBLIC SERVICE” (10/22/2009)

Newest Television Ad Touts Major Endorsements

POLL SHOWS 'NOTHING IS CERTAIN' IN MAYORAL RACE (10/17/2009)

STATEMENT BY GENE LOCKE SUPPORTING CITY EMPLOYEES (10/15/2009)

My campaign issued a press release yesterday highlighting Ms. Parker’s comments on Monday night that she would first look to ‘people, salary and overhead’ to find savings in the city budget.

PARKER CALLS FOR LAYOFFS OF CITY WORKERS (10/14/2009)

In a Fox 26 News and Turquoise Center debate, Annise Parker made it clear that she would lay off City of Houston employees as a way to garner savings in the city budget. Gene Locke proposed many other avenues to pursue in identifying budget savings before resorting to cutting jobs.

HOUSTON 80-20 ASIAN AMERICAN PAC ENDORSES GENE LOCKE FOR MAYOR (10/7/2009)

The Houston 80-20 Asian American political action committee (H80-20 PAC) has endorsed Gene Locke for the Mayor of Houston.

LOCKE CONTINUES TO SHOW FUNDRAISING STRENGTH (10/5/2009)

Cash On Hand shows Locke Campaign is Poised for Final Stretch

LOCKE: “WE GET THINGS DONE IN HOUSTON, AND I AM READY TO LEAD THE WAY” (10/2/2009)

Locke Releases First Television Ad, Touts Police and Firefighter Endorsements

HEAR WHY HOUSTON POLICE SUPPORT GENE LOCKE FOR MAYOR (9/28/2009)

Houston Police, Fire Fighters, and Leaders Reach Out to Houstonians to Share Why They Support Gene Locke and Encourage Them to Vote Early

HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PAC ENDORSES GENE LOCKE FOR MAYOR (9/23/2009)

The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce PAC today announced that they are to endorsing Gene Locke for Mayor of the City of Houston.

STATEMENT BY GENE LOCKE REGARDING CHRISTIANS FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT (9/20/2009)

I vehemently reject this so-called ‘endorsement’ from a group calling itself ‘Christians for Better Government.’

GENE LOCKE FOR MAYOR HOSTS SOCIAL MEDIA LUNCHEON (9/18/2009)

Gene Locke hosts the campaign's second live-streamed Social Media Summit to discuss his solutions for Houston transportation.

LOCKE RELEASES C.H.O.I.C.E.S. FOR TRANSPORTATION (9/18/2009)

Gene Locke today released C.H.O.I.C.E.S. for Transportation, his plan to address traffic and congestion problems in Houston.

LOCKE: "LET HOUSTONIANS DICTATE COURSE OF THE RACE" (9/17/2009)

A day after an Austin-based group sent its members a newsletter comprised solely of negative personal messages, Gene Locke challenged the other mayoral candidates to disavow third party attacks.

IN HONOR OF LABOR DAY, LOCAL UNIONS MAKE THEIR PICK (9/10/2009)

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1550 (AFSCME Local 1550) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 66 (IBEW Local 66) on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2009, announced their endorsement of Gene Locke for Mayor of the City of Houston.

GENE LOCKE'S STATEMENT ON HOUSTON CITY CONTROLLER'S BUDGET PROJECTIONS (9/3/2009)

In approximately 100 days time, using the same budget figures, Ms. Parker told us the budget was 'balanced' and now she says there's a 'shortfall.'

STATEMENT BY GENE LOCKE REGARDING FY 2010 CITY OF HOUSTON OPERATING BUDGET (9/2/2009)

“In approximately 100 days time, using the same budget figures, Ms. Parker told us the budget was 'balanced' and now she says there's a 'shortfall.'

LOCKE RELEASES BUSINESS PLAN FOR HOUSTON (8/29/2009)

The Gene Locke campaign today released Locke’s Business Plan for Houston, a comprehensive plan that includes far reaching goals and a road map to achieving them.

HOUSTON POLICE OFFICERS ENDORSE GENE LOCKE (8/24/2009)

The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) officially endorse Gene Locke for mayor of Houston at a press conference announcing Locke's 7-Point Plan to Keep Houston Safe.

SI SE PUEDE! TEJANO DEMOCRATS ENDORSE GENE LOCKE (8/14/2009)

Following the endorsement by several Latino elected officials and community leaders, Locke captured the coveted endorsement of the Tejano Democrats, one of the oldest grassroots Democratic clubs in Harris County. The excitement for Locke in the Hispanic community is unsurpassed in the mayoral race.

HOUSTON FIREFIGHTERS ENDORSE GENE LOCKE (8/13/2009)

Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 341
Endorse Gene Locke for Mayor of the City of Houston

LATINO LEADERS ENDORSE GENE LOCKE (8/12/2009)

Latino leaders endorsed Gene Locke for Mayor of the City of Houston at a joint press that included elected officials, former elected officials, civic, business and labor leaders and precinct judges.

LOCKE CAMPAIGN QUESTIONS PARKER’S MEMO (7/31/2009)

The Locke campaign yesterday called into question City Controller Annise Parker’s decision earlier this week to submit a memo to the mayor and city council, that raised serious questions about the Houston Airport System Development Corporation’s (HASDC) impact on the City of Houston’s finances.

LOCKE RAISES MORE THAN $1.15 MILLION (7/15/2009)

In an Energetic Show of Growing Support $383 Thousand Raised in the Last 30 Days

LOCKE SAYS NEXT MAYOR SHOULD CHAMPION LOCAL SCHOOLS (5/14/2009)

“There’s no harder job than educating our kids and running our schools. The mayor’s role is to champion education, not run the schools. Under my administration the city will work closely with educators and administrators to secure the best possible schools for our children.”

GENE LOCKE ANNOUNCES LABOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE (4/15/2009)

Mayoral candidate Gene L. Locke today announced the formation of a select group of labor leaders who will advise his campaign on issues affecting area workforces.

GENE LOCKE ANNOUNCES BID FOR MAYOR AT UNION STATION (4/6/2009)

Join Gene Locke at Union Station on April 18, 2009, for his Campaign Kick-Off Announcement for Mayor of Houston.

Gene Locke's television spot, "Safe," highlights his support and endorsement from Houston Police for his strong stance on crime and comprehensive plan to Keep Houston Safe.

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