(HOUSTON) — The Houston GLBT Political Caucus has endorsed Maverick Welsh for Houston City Council District H in the May 9 Special Election. The Houston GLBT Caucus, the South’s oldest GLBT civil rights organization, made the endorsement at their monthly meeting last night.

“I’m very honored to receive the endorsement of the Caucus,” Maverick said. “District H is a place as diverse as our city. I’m very proud that my qualifications and my commitment to making sure everyone’s voice is heard were recognized by the GLBT community.”

Maverick has been reaching out to all the communities of District H since he began campaigning in late January. “I’m running for City Council because everybody counts. The issues that we face today are important to the future of our city. Whether you were born in our city or found your way here, everybody in District H is concerned about rising crime, soaring electricity rates and how we spend our precious City resources in tough economic times.”

“I’ve worked as a Chief of Staff, I’ve run a Council office, I’ve worked with every level of city governement and I’ll be ready to fight for District H the first day in office.”

Find out more in both English and Spanish at www.MaverickWelsh.com, including a chance to tell Maverick what’s on your mind in the new Maverick Listens section.