Tag Archives: ‘We don’t have the money’: Economist weighs in on finances after mayor claims city is ‘broke’

Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s assertion that the city is financially strained sparked debate among council members, with some, like District J Councilman Edward Pollard and District F Councilwoman Tiffany D. Thomas, disagreeing with the characterization. Pollard expressed skepticism about the city’s purported financial crisis, suggesting that the city has adequate funds to operate effectively. Similarly, Thomas challenged Whitmire’s assessment, emphasizing …

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