Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s message about Washington Ave safety overshadowed by his comments [Video]

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s Friday announcement was meant to be a show of collaboration, of law enforcement and the city coming together to improve public safety. But some comments from the mayor overshadowed that collaboration.

Early parts of the press conference focused on talking points the mayor has been making for over a year now.

“Public safety is our highest priority. If we don’t make people be safe, feel safe, hold bad actors accountable, nothing else matters,” Whitmire said.

But some of the comments made were out of left field.

“I will do it, encourage the owners of the club to get their barely clad young ladies off the street on Washington,” Whitmire said.

Eyewitness News visited the restaurants, bars, and clubs in the area. Off camera, bouncers and managers said the dress of their patrons and employees shouldn’t concern anyone.

The mayor said that as part of the crackdown …