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Houston City Council puts off vote on using an outside firm to investigate Mayor Turner’s role in a housing deal

Jen Rice

Posted on October 27, 2021 · The state General Land Office and the Harris County District Attorney’s office have separate investigations underway.

Tags City Attorney Arturo Michel Greg Travis Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Texas General Land Office Tom McCasland

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The Harris County DA is investigating claims that Houston’s mayor steered millions to a preferred developer, according to a report

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on October 6, 2021 · The city's former housing director publicly accused the mayor of running a "charade" process to award millions to a preferred developer.

Tags City Attorney Arturo Michel Housing and Community Development Department housing director Kim Ogg sylvester turner Tom McCasland

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Mayor Turner promises to release information about housing project after ethics allegations

Jen Rice

Posted on September 29, 2021 · Tensions flared at a Houston city council meeting over recent ethics allegations made against the Turner administration.

Tags City Attorney Arturo Michel houston city council Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Michael Kubosh Tom McCasland

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Mayor Turner Launches Investigation Into Allegations Made By Former Housing Director

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on September 23, 2021 · City Attorney Arturo Michel and the city's legal department will investigate the allegations. The findings will be made public, according to Turner.

Tags City Attorney Arturo Michel Harvey Multifamily Program Housing and Community Development Department housing director Mayor Sylvester Turner

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Posted on March 16, 2023 · We continue the conversation on this important issue affecting the Houston community.

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