Mayor Turner on what he wishes he had more time to do

Mayor Sylvester Turner is wrapping up his second four-year time period. In his ultimate 12 months as Houston’s high chief, Turner’s theme is “execution and implementation,” as he focuses on ending main initiatives and initiatives.

Since taking workplace, Mayor Turner has expertly managed important challenges going through the nation’s fourth-largest metropolis, together with funds deficits, homelessness, and pure disasters similar to Hurricane Harvey. He’s presently main Houston’s response to the COVID-19 international pandemic. Amid nationwide unrest and requires enhancing the group and police relations, the mayor signed an govt order proscribing using pressure and created a Process Power on Policing Reforms.

Turner sat down with the Defender to speak about every part from his greatest challenges, accomplishments, legacy and extra. All week we’ll be highlighting a few of the candid dialog.

Right here, Houston’s 62nd Mayor talks about what issues he needs he had extra time to do.

See the complete interview right here: