Gay Mayor-Elect: Victory Shows Houston’s Diversity
December 14, 2009
The Associated PressDecember 13, 2009
Annise Parker was elected the first openly gay mayor of Houston on Saturday in a runoff race against Gene Locke. Parker: "It's a historic election for my community, and I believe an election that will change some people's minds about the city of Houston. It's a diverse, international city that welcomes everyone." [Link]