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Turner Administration Plans Overhaul Of Retiree Health Benefits To Avert Budget Crisis
Posted on · Houston has been underfunding retiree packages for city employees for years. It’s now $2.4 billion in the red.
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City of Houston
Houston Finance Director: Firefighter Pay Parity Would Cost City Nearly $300 Million
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
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Houston Passes $2.5 Billion Budget For FY 2019
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.
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Turner Proposes City Budget Just Shy Of $2.5 Billion For FY 2019
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.
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Turner Prepares To Cut Budget For Third Straight Year
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
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Houston City Council Passes Budget, Closes $160 Million Deficit
Posted on · The process went smoothly – and much quicker than in previous years.