Democratic Leaders Stand with Mayor Whitmire, Oppose Recent HCDP Committee Resolution

Houston, TX — Democratic leadership and precinct chairs from across Houston announced their unified support for Mayor John Whitmire today, expressing strong opposition to a recently introduced resolution they believe is divisive and counterproductive.

The coalition emphasized that the resolution does not reflect the priorities of Houston residents and risks undermining the progress made under the Mayor’s leadership. Supporters noted that Mayor Whitmire has focused on stabilizing city operations, strengthening public safety, and addressing longstanding challenges through collaboration and accountability.

Listed below are Democratic leaders from the Houston area who have voiced their support for Mayor Whitmire (at time of distribution):

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher

State Senator Carol Alvarado 

State Representative Ana Hernandez

State Representative Suleman Lalani

State Representative Mary Ann Perez

State Representative Ron Reynolds

State Representative Senfronia Thompson

State Representative Hubert Vo

State Representative Armando Walle 

Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones

Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia

Waller County Commissioner Kendric Jones

Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess

Harris County Constable Jerry Garcia

Harris County Constable Silvia Trevino

Lane Lewis, Former HCDP Chair

Willy Gonzalez, Unite Here local 23 

Dean Corgey, Seafarers International Union’s Gulf Coast Region

Zeph Capo, President, Texas AFT

Art Pronin, President Meyerland Area Democrats 

Dr. Sergio Lira, President of Greater Houston LULAC Council 4967

Mary Ramos, Greater Houston LULAC District VIII 

Clay Melder, LGBTQIA+ Advocate

Rev. T. Leon Preston, Yale Street Baptist Church 

Precinct Chair 0218, Yolanda Alvarado

Precinct Chair 0052, Brian Bottorff

Precinct Chair 0222, James Cargas

Precinct Chair 0043, Belinda Castro

Precinct Chair 0146, Edgar Colon

Precinct Chair 0129, Angela DeSilva

Precinct Chair 0865, Susan Haines

Precinct Chair 0461, Gale Jenkins 

Precinct Chair 0073, Shelley Kennedy

Precinct Chair 0568, Kim Krist  

Precinct Chair 0199, Philip McNutt

Precinct Chair 0535, Jose Medrano

Precinct Chair 0890, Katherine Mize

Precinct Chair 0233, Poppy Northcutt

Precinct Chair 0578, William Pesota

Precinct Chair 0204, Lenora Sorola-Pohlman 

Precinct Chair 1102, Nicholas Radzykewycz

Precinct Chair 0380, Carolyn Riggs

Precinct Chair 0436, Sheryl Stanley 

Precinct Chair 0584, Fred Woods

Former Precinct Chair John Cobarruvias

Hon. Paul Colbert

RC Jones

Sherrie Matula 

Conchita Reyes