HUD Secretary Scott Turner and MayorJohn Whitmire
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Scott Turner Brings Power and Purpose to Houston: HUD Secretary Joins Mayor Whitmire for Resilience Initiative Following Disasters
In a powerful show of unity and recovery, newly appointed U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner joined Houston Mayor John Whitmire on June 24, 2025, at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center for a landmark announcement focused on post-disaster resilience and equity. The event unveiled the City of Houston's Power Protection Initiative, an ambitious infrastructure plan designed to ensure public facilities remain operational during future disasters—backed by HUD funding secured after Hurricane Beryl and the May 2024 derecho.
