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Weighing The Costs of Pay Parity for Houston’s Firefighters
Posted on · Firefighters contend Proposition B is a matter of fairness. City leaders and police officers argue it would trigger a fiscal catastrophe.
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Houston
Pay Parity for Firefighters Could Hinder Harvey Recovery
Posted on · Houston firefighters’ pay has lagged that of police for nearly two decades. Proposition B would close the gap, but other city priorities would suffer.
City of Houston
Turner Warns of Deep Cuts to Houston Fire Department If Pay Parity Passes
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner says he plans to overhaul the department even if Proposition B fails. The firefighters’ union is threatening legal action.
City of Houston
Turner Kicks Off Campaign Against Firefighter Pay Parity Amendment
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner says the ballot initiative would blow a hole in the city’s budget. The union representing Houston’s firefighters says it’s a matter of equity.
City of Houston
Houston Puts Dedicated Drainage Fees On November 6 Ballot
Posted on · Voters won’t get to decide whether the fees stay or go, but they will get to vote on how they’re used. A Texas Supreme Court ruling eliminated restrictions that kept the City from moving collected fees into the general fund.