Posted on · The firefighters union’s demand for “complete access” to City financial and budget records is framed in a way that makes it difficult, if not impossible, for Mayor Sylvester Turner to comply.
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.
Posted on · Houston has been underfunding retiree packages for city employees for years. It’s now $2.4 billion in the red.
Posted on · Tantri Emo said the firefighter union’s proposal tying firefighters’ pay to that of police would more than double Houston’s projected budget deficit over the next three years
Posted on · Council Member Jack Christie announced his resignation as chair of the City Council’s Budget and Financial Affairs Committee, citing frustration over what he characterized as the council’s reluctance to rein in spending and address long-term financial problems.
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s proposal would close a projected $114 million gap by cutting spending for all city departments other than HPD.
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the FY 2019 budget, which he’ll present to City Council next week, will cut spending to every department except HPD
Posted on · The process went smoothly – and much quicker than in previous years.