Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner made several notable public appearances over the years, addressing key issues ranging from city initiatives to his personal health challenges.
Through a series of videos, Turner’s approach to key issues like the city’s budget and Hurricane Harvey recovery is captured, shedding light on his leadership.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner presented the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget, calling it “better than it has been in a long time.”
In a Houston Newsmakers interview published on December 10, 2023, Mayor Sylvester Turner reflected on the rewarding nature of the challenges and triumphs he has faced during his time in office.
On November 8, 2023, Mayor Sylvester Turner endorsed Sheila Jackson Lee and Chris Hollins for the position of City of Houston leaders.
On July 11, 2023, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner shared the results from One Complete Houston, the city’s first equity indicator study, during a news conference.
On May 15, 2023, Houston-area leaders, including Mayor Sylvester Turner, urged Congress to pass the Railway Safety Act of 2023, highlighting the dangers and nuisances posed by current rail safety issues.
In 2022, Mayor Sylvester Turner revealed during his annual State of the City address that he had been diagnosed with bone cancer.
On July 13, 2021, Mayor Sylvester Turner freestyled and danced to “Southside” by Lil Keke in celebration of 713 Day in Houston.
On July 26, 2021, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner addressed perceived disparities in the administration of post-Harvey home rebuilding programs during a news conference.
On April 6, 2018, Mayor Sylvester Turner launched a new program aimed at increasing 311 responsiveness, fulfilling one of his biggest campaign promises: filling potholes within 24 hours of receiving a complaint.
On April 5, 2018, Mayor Sylvester Turner rolled up his sleeves and joined the cleanup efforts in Greenspoint.
On Dec. 12, 2015, Sylvester Turner was elected mayor of Houston on Saturday, defeating Bill King in the runoff election.
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