Appointment of Campaign Treasurer
And Chair of Issues Study Group
As many of you know, I am considering being a candidate for Mayor of Houston in 2009 when Bill White is term limited. I have not made a final decision whether to pursue such a candidacy. However, the campaign finance law requires that any expenditure made seeking an office must be reported by a campaign treasurer. As we move into a more serious exploratory phase this year, I will be making some expenditures that will, at least, arguably fall under this requirement. Therefore, to fully comply with the applicable laws and regulations, I have filed the necessary documents to appoint Fred Zeidman as my campaign treasurer.

I have also asked Paula Arnold to chair a study group that will collect information and focus on the issues that our City will be facing in the second decade of the new millennium. Paula will be leading a diverse, bi-partisan group that will help me understand all views on these issues.

I want to thank Fred and Paula for undertaking these tasks for me. I also want to thank those of you that have offered your encouragement and support as I have considered this candidacy. I hope that all of you will continue to share your views on the issues that you think are important to the City.

Bill King
121 North Post Oak Lane, #401
Houston, Texas 77024
weking@weking.net
www.BillKingHouston.com

PS: A number of you have generously offered to financially support my consideration of this candidacy. However, the City's ordinances do not allow the solicitation or acceptance of campaign contributions for the 2009 election until February 1, 2009.