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Sylvester Turner

@SylvesterTurner

Mayor Emeritus of Houston, Texas. For over three decades, transforming the lives of people who need a voice – and making government work better for all of us.

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Mayor Karen Bass(@MayorOfLA) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Veterans risk their lives to serve our country — they should NOT have to choose between BENEFITS or HOUSING.

Our U.S. Mayors delegation of more than 40 Mayors from cities across the U.S. met with President Biden and his administration as well as members of Congress on both sides of the…

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Mayor Karen Bass(@MayorOfLA) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you to the nearly FIFTY mayors from across the country who came to DC to continue the NATIONWIDE work of confronting the homelessness crisis.

Thank you to the nearly FIFTY mayors from across the country who came to DC to continue the NATIONWIDE work of confronting the homelessness crisis.
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Abbie Kamin(@AbbieKamin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The part of ’s Durham/Shepherd corridor that we had secured federal dollars to rehab and improve but the reconstruction is now paused…

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Texas Tribune(@TexasTribune) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Texas GOP and UT-Austin leaders shift from championing free speech to policing protesters’ intentions. texastribune.org/2024/04/29/ut-…

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500+ faculty members sign letter of no confidence against UT president over protests, DEI statesman.com/story/news/edu…

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Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Education Agency on Monday to ignore a Biden administration rule that expanded federal sex discrimination protections to include LGBTQ+ students. bit.ly/3QnY18E

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Mayor David Holt(@davidfholt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In our nation’s capital today with America’s mayors (U.S. Mayors). We’re talking to the Administration & Congress about how the federal government can support affordable housing and our work to combat homelessness.

In our nation’s capital today with America’s mayors (@usmayors). We’re talking to the Administration & Congress about how the federal government can support affordable housing and our work to combat homelessness.
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Jeff Syptak(@JeffSyptak) 's Twitter Profile Photo

God truly blessed me in year 32 and his presence will continue to shine in year 33.

I thank Him, my parents, and countless others for their ongoing investments and the connections we were able to make across many borders.

We remain grateful, humbled, and focused. 🎉🎉

God truly blessed me in year 32 and his presence will continue to shine in year 33. I thank Him, my parents, and countless others for their ongoing investments and the connections we were able to make across many borders. We remain grateful, humbled, and focused. 🎉🎉
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Houston Chronicle(@HoustonChron) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Rumored for weeks, and predicted by critics of Mayor John Whitmire’s transportation policies, the city's decision to not support any plan that removes lanes is likely to leave a gap in bicycle lanes along the streets between Interstate 10 and 15th Street. trib.al/uUzshq7

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Jeff Balke(@jeffbalke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Honestly, what is Whitmire doing? We have spent so many years, decades even, trying to change this city’s image and make it safer for EVERYONE. He walks in and threatens to ruin the progress for the sake of the same old car centric nonsense. Awful.

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Dug Begley “In 2020, a wide swath of officials – including Texas Sens. Senator John Cornyn and Senator Ted Cruz , then-Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and then-state Sen. John Whitmire – submitted letters in support of the project.” houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-t…

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Rodney Ellis(@RodneyEllis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Houston city officials halt major part of Shepherd and Durham redesign, risking millions in funding

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Dug Begley(@DugBegley) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Houston city officials halt major part of Shepherd and Durham redesign, risking millions in funding houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-t…

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Abbie Kamin(@AbbieKamin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Heads up .

We worked with partners at every level to secure millions in federal dollars, the first of this type of grant that opened the door for more projects/$ for .

We should not be sacrificing drainage, important safety improvements, or federally allocated $.

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African American Mayors Association(@OurMayors) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congratulations to Baltimore, MD and Mayor Brandon M. Scott for being awarded a $200,000 Nutrition Access, Affordability and Education grant from the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America. The grant will support the Baltimore City Produce Box Distribution Program.

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Sylvester Turner(@SylvesterTurner) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great to run into my friend Dr Chris Hartwell a couple weeks ago.

Appreciate your friendship and support over the years. The best is still in store.

Great to run into my friend @pastorchartwell a couple weeks ago. Appreciate your friendship and support over the years. The best is still in store.
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African American Mayors Association(@OurMayors) 's Twitter Profile Photo

During The State of Our Cities Press Conference Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, @StevenLouisReed, Wayne Messam & Frank Scott, Jr. discuss the conference agenda, the impact of building Black generational wealth in America, & thanked our business council members for their partnership. Thread ⬇️

During The State of Our Cities Press Conference @MayorSPH, @StevenLouisReed, @WayneMessam & @FrankScottJr discuss the conference agenda, the impact of building Black generational wealth in America, & thanked our business council members for their partnership. Thread ⬇️ #AAMA10
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