Although we are fortunate that each of the major candidates have been supportive of the LGBT community's struggle for equal rights, this election is not simply about that.  Annise Parker is hands down the most qualified candidate.  However, for our community this election is also about a breakthrough.

Annise's election can provide hope for that gay 12 year old from The Woodlands who is living in a home and attending a school at which they are ostracized.   It can show a community leader in Mississippi that it is possible through honesty and competence to be elected to public office in the South.   It is also about loyalty to a member of our community who took the personal risk and made the extraordinary effort to lead the way as an open and honest LGBT public official.  In her 8 previous runs for office and her 12 years of public service to our City, Annise Parker has served diligently and with excellence, has been recognized for her leadership abilities and has never been tainted in any way by public scandal.  She has been a role model not only for our community--but to the community at large.

 Join me in making Annise Parker the next Mayor of Houston.  Do it for a happy and successful Houston future.