Candidates took part in the Houston mayoral debate moderated by Fox 26 News Anchors Melissa Wilson and Mike Barajas, in the Turquoise Center, Monday evening.

The debate, which was sponsored by FOX 26 and Turquoise Council Of Americans And Eurasians, featured 4 major candidates; City Councilman Peter Brown, Former City attorney Gene Locke,  School Board Trustee Roy Morales, and City Controller Annise Parker.Candidates addressed difficult topics such as economy, Houston's crime rate, transportation,  pollution and many others.

Described as the crown jewel of Houston, diversity has been reflected in the Turquoise Center by the people gathered for the debate.

FOX 26 viewers emailed and recorded questions for the candidates before the debate.

With the election three weeks away, the debate, which is the last mayoral debate, gave the voters a last chance to consider their vote.

The candidates coupled with the Turkish hospitality set the mood for the night, they thanked the    Turquoise Center for offering such a comfortable and amicable atmosphere.

Kemal Oksuz, the president of the Turquoise Council Of Americans And Eurasians, said that they aim to represent the Turkish Americans in every aspects of Houston's civic life.

According to myfoxhouston.com Gene Locke won the debate with 35%.

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