Money Matters Episode 18 - City of Houston Sues the Big Banks - The Libor Scandal and Much More W/ Guest Houston Mayor Annise Parker

Our guest today was Houston Mayor Annise Parker. We discussed the LIBOR Scandal, Houston Money Week, Job Growth, Economy and the need for Financial Literacy in the Houston / Gulf Coast Region. Mayor Annise D. Parker serves as the Executive Officer of the City. As the City's chief administrator and official representative, the Mayor is responsible for the general management of the City and for seeing that all laws and ordinances are enforced. Administrative duties include the appointments, with Council approval, of department heads and persons serving on advisory boards.   As Executive Officer, the Mayor administers oaths and signs all motions, resolutions and ordinances passed by City Council. The Mayor also serves a legislative function, presiding over City Council with voting privileges. The Mayor is responsible for advising Council of the City's financial condition and presents to Council an annual budget for approval. To find out more about Mayor Parker visit: http://www.houstontx.gov/mayor/   To find out more about Bank on Houston Visit: http://bankonhouston.org/   To find out more about Houston Money Week vist: http://houstonmoneyweek.org/   You can listen live by going to www.kpft.org and clicking on the HD3 tab. You can also listen to this episode and others by podcast at:  http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/moneymatters   To join SOFA's Newsletter simply text SOFANL to 22828 to get started