John Whitmire announced today that State Representative Suleman Lalani, MD, District 76, has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.

"I have seen up close Senator Whitmire's ability to work across the aisle but stand firm for his values,” said Rep. Lalani. “Houston needs someone who can get the most resources from our state government and represent our diverse communities. John Whitmire will be a great Mayor for Houston."

Whitmire has represented Senate District 15 in the Texas Senate for the past 40 years, after serving ten years in the Texas House. He knows Houston is a great city, where its diverse population comes together to tackle tough issues. Whitmire wants to see the city reach its full potential by taking on the tough issues facing our city. Those issues include public safety, illegal dumping, homelessness, flooding and drainage, street and water system repair and neighborhood traffic safety. He also wants to boost the morale of police and firefighters and let them know that Houston has their backs.