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More Than 70 Potential Candidates Vying For Seats On Houston City Council

Andrew Schneider

Posted on July 2, 2019 · All 16 City Council seats are up for election this year, including six open seats.

Tags 2019 election houston city council Houston elections Houston mayor's race

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Houston Puts Dedicated Drainage Fees On November 6 Ballot

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 15, 2018 · Voters won’t get to decide whether the fees stay or go, but they will get to vote on how they’re used. A Texas Supreme Court ruling eliminated restrictions that kept the City from moving collected fees into the general fund.

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Texas Supreme Court Weighs Intervention In Houston Term Limits Case

Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 20, 2017 · Plaintiffs are seeking to overturn a 2015 ballot initiative that lets Houston city officials serve for two four-year terms. A decision in favor of the plaintiffs could trigger new city elections this fall.

Tags eric dick houston city council Houston elections term limits texas supreme court

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Why You Should Care About The Houston City Controller’s Race

Laurie Johnson

Posted on November 30, 2015 · Houston's City Controller serves as an independent watchdog over the city's finances.

Tags Bill Frazer Chris Brown city controller Controller Houston elections Houston run-off

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Houston Mayoral Candidate Steve Costello Pushes for Pension Reform, Tighter Spending

Laurie Johnson

Posted on September 15, 2015 · Houston Councilmember Steve Costello is pushing back against the administration in his bid for Houston Mayor.

Tags Houston elections Houston mayor's race Houston mayoral candidate Houston pensions rebuild houston Steve Costello

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