John Whitmire being sworn in as the City of Houston's 63rd mayor on January 1, 2024, by Harris County Justice of the Peace Victor Trevino, III, with daughters, Whitney Whitmire Jenkins and Sarah Whitmire.

John Whitmire being sworn in as the City of Houston's 63rd mayor on January 1, 2024, by Harris County Justice of the Peace Victor Trevino, III, with daughters, Whitney Whitmire Jenkins and Sarah Whitmire.

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Ringing in the New Year from City Hall: Whitmire sworn in as Houston’s new mayor

As Houstonians counted down the seconds to midnight, a crowd of John Whitmire’s family, friends, and political allies had their own private countdown at City Hall. When they finished, John Whitmire took the oath of office as Houston’s next mayor in the early hours of Monday morning.

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Mayor Whitmire Officially Sworn In During Private Ceremony

Surrounded by family members and close friends, John Whitmire was sworn in as the City of Houston's 63rd mayor shortly after midnight on January 1, 2024.