As Executive Officer, the Mayor administers oaths and signs all motions, resolutions and ordinances passed by City Council. The Mayor also serves a legislative function, presiding over City Council with voting privileges.

Mayor's Biography John Whitmire, the former Dean of the Texas Senate, was sworn into office as Houston's 63rd Mayor on January 2, 2024. He has served his community his entire adult life.

Dec 2, 2024 · Mayor John Whitmire. The City of Houston publishes bi-monthly newsletters to keep our residents updated on everything happening in the Mayor's Office as well as within our various City departments. Subscribe to get the latest on Houston City news, events, and …

The Mayor’s Office of Communications oversees external communications and strategic messaging for Mayor Whitmire. It guides each City of Houston department and office to ensure alignment with the administration and enhance communications with the citizens of Houston.

The City of Houston eGovernment Center works to advance the priorities and accomplishments of the mayor's administration and promote transparent, timely, and accurate information to the media and public to help them better understand their municipal government.

Employment with City of Houston represents more than just a job. A career in public service is an opportunity to serve fellow citizens across our city. Professions in city government help to support many aspects of life in Houston and considering a career in public service is an honorable choice.

This office works to advance the priorities and accomplishments of the mayor's administration and promote transparent, timely, and accurate information to the media and public to help them better understand their municipal government.

Jan 20, 2025 · On Sunday night, Mayor Whitmire and Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz joined the HPD Homeless Outreach Team to personally check on unhoused individuals and other vulnerable residents and encourage them to take shelter at a warming center.

City of Houston employees are required to comply with all duly approved employee policies and procedures. Failure to abide by these policies and procedures may result in employee discipline, up to and including termination or indefinite suspension.

This office works to advance the priorities and accomplishments of the mayor's administration and promote transparent, timely, and accurate information to the media and public to help them better understand their municipal government.