Politics
Dwight Boykins Unveils Mayoral Platform
Posted on · Houston City Councilmember Dwight Boykins named pay parity for firefighters and aggressive enforcement of the homeless ordinance among his top priorities.
Tag: firefighter pay
Houston Matters
Full Show: Prop B Ruled Unconstitutional, And Radiolab’s Jad Abumrad (May 16, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We discuss Proposition B's long saga and its implications on the mayoral election, we learn about mental wellness programs for students, Radiolab co-host Jad Abumrad talks about creating his show, and we meet the new executive director of the Society for the Performing Arts.
News
Judge: Prop B Is ‘Unconstitutional And Void In Its Entirety’
Posted on · The firefighters union plans to appeal the ruling. Mayor Sylvester Turner says layoffs or demotions in the Fire Department won't be necessary now.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Heavy Rain And Flooding, And Synchronized Swimming (May 10, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We get an update on heavy rain and flooding, Controller Chris Brown discusses the city's next budget, we discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and we learn about competitive synchronized swimming.
In-Depth
Controller Brown: Firefighter Raises “Unsustainable” In Houston City Budget
Posted on · City Controller Chris Brown says Houston is already facing a budget deficit of at least $120 million in the next fiscal year. Enacting full pay parity for firefighters in a single year would nearly double that gap.
City of Houston
Turner Agrees To Garbage Fee Vote To Break Logjam Over Firefighter Cadets
Posted on · Council Member Dwight Boykins used procedural motions to bring council business to a crawl in protest of the mayor’s refusal to swear in firefighter cadets.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Mayor Sylvester Turner Answers Your Questions (March 12, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Mayor Sylvester Turner answers your questions about the issues the city faces.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Firefighter Pay Debate Cancelled, and Political Roundup (Oct. 3, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn why a debate over firefighter pay parity has been cancelled. Then, we break down the latest political stories. Plus, a former climate change denier explains why he had a change of heart. And we learn about a local production of Evil Dead: The Musical.
City of Houston
Mayor Turner Enacts Hiring Freeze, Warning of Mass Layoffs If Pay Parity Passes
Posted on · The Mayor says that passage of Proposition B, granting firefighters pay parity with police, would nearly double the city’s projected budget shortfall next year.
Politics
Momentum for Firefighter Pay Parity Grows, Despite Turner’s Opposition
Posted on · The Houston Mayor argues the near-$300 million price tag for Proposition B would wreck the city’s finances. He’s having a tough time convincing voters, especially Democrats.
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.