Is Mayor Whitmire Ignoring Community Groups?

Houston mayors have traditionally met with a lot of community groups. But grassroots organizers say that’s not happening with Mayor John Whitmire, who just finished his first year in office. Host Raheel Ramzanali talks with Leticia Gutierrez, director of government relations and community outreach at Air Alliance Houston, and Aswad Walker, associate editor at The Defender, about the issue — and some solutions.

Here are the stories we discussed on today’s show: 

• Attention Mayor Whitmire: Black leaders need more access in 2025 
• Community organizers frustrated by lack of access, input in Mayor Whitmire’s first year 

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