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Houston Mayor Says Ballot Measure’s Approval Could Mean Slower Response To 911 Calls

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Posted on November 7, 2018 · "If there's an EMS related call, they may not get to you as fast," Mayor Sylvester Turner says.

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Voters Approve City Of Houston’s Propositions For HPD-HFD Pay Parity And Drainage Fee

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Posted on November 6, 2018 · Mayor Sylvester Turner campaigned against Proposition B arguing that pay parity between the Police and Fire Departments would hurt the City’s finances.

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Turner Releases Statement On Potential Passage Of Prop B

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Posted on November 6, 2018 · The Houston Mayor reiterates establishing pay parity between local police officers and firefighters would cause layoffs.

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