Incumbent Mayor Kathy Whitmire was re-elected to a fourth term.

A local opposition group organized as a Straight Slate of Candidates in 1985.

Although none of these candidates won in 1985, the 1987 election revisited LGTBQ as political battle line.

He gained election with 62% of the vote, despite being a frequent critic of popular Mayor Kathy Whitmire.

Receiving the second most votes was Jamie G. House, previously the assistant to outgoing City Controller, Lance Lalor.