Endorsement by the Houston Chronicle:
Citing
her experience as a "prudent fiscal manager," her "high ethical
standards and decorum," and her more specific plans for Houston's
future, The Houston Chronicle endorsed Annise Parker for mayor on Sunday.
You can read the Chronicle's full endorsement by clicking here.
Endorsement by National Stonewall Democrats PAC:
Annise
Parker was also endorsed last week by the National Stonewall Democrats
Political Action Committee, an organization that is part of the
Stonewall Democrats family of organizations.
National Stonewall Democrats PAC released the following statement explaining their endorsement:
NATIONAL STONEWALL DEMOCRATS PAC ENDORSES ANNISE PARKER FOR HOUSTON MAYOR
Director Michael Mitchell says the "choice is easy" for pro-equality voters
WASHINGTON,
D.C. - National Stonewall Democrats PAC, the political action committee
for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied Democrats, today
announced its endorsement of Annise Parker for Mayor of Houston.
"When pro-equality Houston voters go to the polls
on December 12th, their choice is easy," said Michael Mitchell,
Executive Director of National Stonewall Democrats PAC. "Annise Parker
is an exceptionally qualified and committed public servant, who has a
unique and personal understanding of the concerns of the LGBT
community. As a businesswoman, a city Councilwoman, and city
Controller, Annise Parker has shown a lifelong commitment to the people
of Houston, and she will be an extraordinary mayor."
After spending two decades in business, Parker
made a successful run for Houston City Council in 1997. She served for
six years as an at-large member of the city council, then was elected
City Controller in 2003. She has filled that position, the second
highest in Houston's government, for six years. Her effective
implementation of cost-saving measures and focus on quality of life
issues while in office earned her the support of the Houston Chronicle,
the city's primary newspaper.
In addition to her extensive professional
experience, Parker is a committed volunteer, serving on the board of
the Holocaust Museum of Houston and Girls, Inc., and as an advisory
board member of the Houston Zoo. She has the support of diverse local
and national constituency groups, including the Houston Police Officers
Union and the local Stonewall chapters, Houston Area
Stonewall Democrats and Houston Stonewall Young Democrats.
"Annise
Parker has come under hateful and coordinated attacks from conservative
clergy and activists who think her identity should disqualify her from
serving Houston as Mayor," said Stephen Handwerk, co-chair of the
National Stonewall Democrats PAC. "They know that Annise's record of
achievement is resonating with Houston voters, and they're doing what
they can to stop her - this is desperation, pure and simple."
When elected in the December run-off, Parker will
be mayor of the largest city in Texas and the fourth largest city in
the United States. Houston will be the largest city represented by an
openly LGBT mayor. A lifelong resident of the city she serves
so passionately, Parker lives with her life partner, Kathy Hubbard and
their two children.
Press Contact:
Jenna Lowenstein
(202) 625-1382
jlowenstein (at) stonewalldemocrats.org
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