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$7B budget battle: Houstonians speak out against mayor’s proposed budget
Read full article: $7B budget battle: Houstonians speak out against mayor’s proposed budgetHouston Mayor John Whitmire's proposed $7 billion budget aims to prioritize public safety without raising taxes but faces criticism for potentially compromising essential services.
Houston city controller requests investigation into fundraising practices for Mayor Whitmire’s State of the City event
Read full article: Houston city controller requests investigation into fundraising practices for Mayor Whitmire’s State of the City eventHollins filed a letter Tuesday with the city’s Office of the Inspector General and the Houston City Council Ethics Committee with the request.
‘A huge nothing-burger’: Controller Chris Hollins responds after Houston mayor accuses him of ‘pay to play’ conflict
Read full article: ‘A huge nothing-burger’: Controller Chris Hollins responds after Houston mayor accuses him of ‘pay to play’ conflictCity Controller, Chris Hollins is sharing his side of the story after Houston Mayor John Whitmire held a news conference Thursday morning calling out suspected “pay to pay” conflicts for an upcoming investors conference.
‘I’m disappointed:’ Houston Mayor John Whitmire calls out Controller Chris Hollins for suspected ‘pay to play’ conflicts
Read full article: ‘I’m disappointed:’ Houston Mayor John Whitmire calls out Controller Chris Hollins for suspected ‘pay to play’ conflictsThe news conference is expected to be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, where Mayor Whitmire will address the allegations and his plan to ensure "transparency and accountability."
Houston firefighters get new collective bargaining agreement for first time in decades
Read full article: Houston firefighters get new collective bargaining agreement for first time in decadesHouston firefighters took to social media to celebrate the newfound victory claiming in a post, “this is a huge victory for our heroes on the frontline.”