I’ve had my doubts about the Houston Police Officers Union (HPOU) ever since their former President, Joey Gamaldi, made a fool out of himself after a botched raid. That raid resulted in criminal charges filed against the involved police, but their endorsements this year seems to be pretty good.
They have released their endorsements for the 2023 Houston City races. On top of the list are Senator Whitmire for Mayor and Dave Martin for Controller. I’m glad they are supporting Martina Lemond for District E, the Clear Lake area. The other guy in that race is just a right wing nut job.
Unlike other organizations that endorse, the HPOU will support their candidates with mailers and manpower. Personally I would have endorsed Cantu over Carter. Melanie Miles is a good candidate, although I would have endorsed Conchita Reyes. They also endorsed Mary Nan Huffman over Tony Buzbee. That in itself is a good sign! Here are their endorsements:
Mayor: John Whitmire
Controller: Dave Martin
At-Large 1: Melanie Miles
At-Large 2: Nick Hellyar
At-Large 3: Twila Carter
At-Large 4: Letitia Plummer
At-Large 5: Sallie Alcorn
District A: Amy Peck
District B: Tarsha Jackson
District C: Abbie Kamin
District D: Carolyn Evans-Shabazz
District E: Martina Lemond Dixon
District F: Tiffany Thomas
District G: Mary Nan Huffman
District H: Mario Castillo
District I: Joaquin Martinez
District J: Edward Pollard
District K: Martha Castex-Tatum
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