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June 18, 2007
A Win For Houston
A good thing happened in Houston this weekend -- other than the Astros sweeping Seattle -- Melissa Noriega was elected to City Council.
Noriega defeated Roy Morales, who, to the extent he ran a campaign at all, was nothing more than a "johnny one-note" on the immigration issue. Her solid 11-point victory should make potential November challengers think twice before running against her.
Since Shelley Sekula-Gibbs left Council to briefly serve in Congress, things at City Hall have certainly been more pleasant, but her seat has been empty, until June 27th, when Noriega will take office. She will be a welcome replacement for Gibbs, who's irritating school-marm personality and shameless grandstanding did not endear her to her Council colleagues. Melissa is a professional, who will, unlike her predecessor, work and play well with others.
Our congratulations to Melissa Noriega. We have no doubt she will be a positive, able representative for the people of Houston.
Oh, and now that her victory is secure, there seems to be growing buzz about another Noriega. Stay tuned.
Posted by houtopia at June 18, 2007 09:44 AM