LOCAL · TX · 1971-1977
Leonel Castillo
City Comptroller · Houston · Democrat · Texas
On the record
First Hispanic elected to Houston citywide office; later Carter INS Commissioner
Background
Between 1971 and 1977, Leonel Castillo held the City Comptroller · Houston of Houston seat in Texas, a 6-year tenure. Took office after Hofheinz era — Houston had elected Controller through 1980s; succeeded by Kathy Whitmire. Note: First Hispanic elected to Houston citywide office; later Carter INS Commissioner. Same-year political environment (1971): Governor Preston Smith.
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Others who held this office in Texas
- George Greanias (1990-1996)
- Lance Lalor (1982-1989)
- Kathy Whitmire (1977-1981)
- Hofheinz era — Houston had elected Controller through 1980s (1965-1973)
- Otis Massey (1955-1965)
- R. C. Carter (1949-1955)