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Who was the most influential Houstonian in 2010? Cast you vote for who you think made the most significant impact on the community during the past year.
 

Annise D. Parker – Parker began her first term as mayor of Houston on Jan. 4. She is the city's 61st mayor and the first to serve openly as a lesbian. 
3.91 % 
 
Drayton McLane Jr. – Owner of the Houston Astros, he is chairman of McLane Group and in 2008 ranked #301 on the Forbes 400 list of richest Americans. McLane recently announced the Astros were for sale. 
0.00 % 
 
Jim McIngvale – "Mattress Mack" is a successful Houston businessman and the founder of Gallery Furniture. McIngvale supports many local charities and causes, finances college scholarships and supplies furniture for USO centers.
6.15 % 
 
Michael Berry – As a KTRH talk show host, Berry provides an alternative to the mainstream media for listeners who love politics, current events, and social commentary. In 2010, he led the Caravan to Arizona to support SB1070 and broadcast live from the Gulf during the BP disaster.
41.34 % 
 
Sheila Jackson Lee – The congresswoman is serving her seventh term as a member of the United States House of Representatives. She represents the 18th Congressional District of Texas, centered in Houston. 
1.12 % 
 
Bill White – A former Houston mayor and an unsuccessful candidate in the 2010 Texas gubernatorial race, White served in President Bill Clinton's administration. White is an attorney and a successful businessman. 
0.00 % 
 
Vince Young – In 2010, the Houston native lead the Tennessee Titans to a 5-3 record in its first eight games while throwing for nine touchdowns with a 103.1 passer rating. �VY� continues to mentor Houston-area youth and support local charities. 
0.56 % 
 
Andre Johnson – As a wide receiver for the Houston Texans, Johnson frequently inspires fans to jump to their feet. In 2010, he became the highest paid receiver in NFL History when he signed a two-year contract extension.
2.23 %  
 
Houston Voters (for killing red-light cameras) – On Nov. 2, voters in Houston pulled the plug on intersection cameras. The long campaign leading up to the election pitted public safety and budget shortfalls against personal freedoms. The cameras lost. 
44.69 % 
 
(NUMBER ONE SO FAR!)

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