LOCAL · TX · 2010-2016
Annise Parker
Mayor of Houston · Democrat · Texas
NOTABLE
On the record
First openly gay mayor of major US city
Background
Annise Parker occupied the Mayor of Houston of Houston office in Texas for 6 years (2010–2016). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Before this office: Houston City Controller (2004-2010). Note: First openly gay mayor of major US city. Same-year political environment (2010): Governor Rick Perry; Attorney General Greg Abbott; Secretary of State Hope Andrade.
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