Annise Parke

A Houston, Tx native, Annise Parker features remained close to her sources. She was actually sworn in just like the 61st mayor of Houston in January, becoming only the next lady and first openly gay individual hold that workplace. She graduated from Rice college and worked for 2 decades within the gas and oil business, with 18 of the years invested from the Houston-based Mosbacher strength business. For 10 years, she co-owned Inklings, a Houston-based independent homosexual bookstore. Parker ended up being involved in Houston politics for a long time prior to getting gran, helping six many years as a part associated with City Council and another six-year term as Houston City Controller. -CB