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Houston Mayoral Hopefuls Reflect A Greener View
The mayoral race in Houston reflects a shift as the city of big oil warns to a greener future.
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HOUSTON (October 21, 2009)—The four-way race for the mayor’s job in Houston reflects a shift in the city of big oil toward greener options.
The candidates are focusing their low-key campaigns on such issues as public transit, regulated development and environmentally friendly policies.
Rice University sociologist Stephen Klineberg said the Nov. 3 election shows the surprising consensus for planning, a need for light rail and a need to move beyond oil and gas.
No clear-cut favorite has emerged in the race to replace Bill White, who is barred by law from seeking another term.
The candidates are Gene Locke, a former city attorney; Annise Parker, the city controller; Peter Brown, a city councilman; and Roy Morales, a retired Air Force officer.
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They changed out the bulbs on the red lights!! Whoopie!!!
I wish them the very best, because they are sure going to need all the help they can get!!!
