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Tag: Houston city budget

In-Depth

Houston Faces Worst Budget Crisis In Modern History

Andrew Schneider

Posted on April 30, 2020 · City officials warn of across-the-board layoffs in the face of a deficit likely to surpass $200 million.

Tags budget cuts budget deficit Harris County budget Houston city budget layoffs

City of Houston

Fight Over Houston Finances Threatens Proposition B Talks

Andrew Schneider

Posted on April 18, 2019 · 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.

Tags firefighters union Houston city budget Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association Proposition B

In-Depth

Controller Brown: Firefighter Raises “Unsustainable” In Houston City Budget

Andrew Schneider

Posted on March 25, 2019 · 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.

Tags City Controller Chris Brown firefighter pay Houston city budget layoffs Proposition B

In-Depth

Turner Administration Plans Overhaul Of Retiree Health Benefits To Avert Budget Crisis

Andrew Schneider

Posted on January 30, 2019 · Houston has been underfunding retiree packages for city employees for years. It’s now $2.4 billion in the red.

Tags Houston city budget Houston retirees OPEB retiree benefits

City of Houston

Houston Finance Director: Firefighter Pay Parity Would Cost City Nearly $300 Million

Andrew Schneider

Posted on July 26, 2018 · 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

Tags charter amendment Houston city budget houston city council Houston firefighters union Tantri Emo

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Houston Passes $2.5 Billion Budget For FY 2019

Andrew Schneider

Posted on May 30, 2018 · 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.

Tags Houston city budget houston city council Houston revenue cap Jack Christie Mayor Sylvester Turner

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Turner Proposes City Budget Just Shy Of $2.5 Billion For FY 2019

Andrew Schneider

Posted on May 8, 2018 · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s proposal would close a projected $114 million gap by cutting spending for all city departments other than HPD.

Tags budget cuts Houston city budget Houston Police Department Houston revenue cap Mayor Sylvester Turner

News

Turner Prepares To Cut Budget For Third Straight Year

Andrew Schneider

Posted on May 2, 2018 · 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

Tags budget cuts Houston city budget houston city council Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Houston Police Department

Local

Houston City Council Passes Budget, Closes $160 Million Deficit

Florian Martin

Posted on May 25, 2016 · The process went smoothly – and much quicker than in previous years.

Tags budget deficit Houston city budget

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