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City's $565,000 Consultant Recommends No Expenses Cuts for 2019 BudgetCity's $565,000 Consultant Recommends No Expenses Cuts for 2019 Budget

City's $565,000 Consultant Recommends No Expenses Cuts for 2019 Budget

February 22, 2018

I know that most of you are aware that those with special interests before governmental entities disproportionately make campaign contributions.

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City of Houston Consultant Proposes 83% Property Tax Increase over Ten YearsCity of Houston Consultant Proposes 83% Property Tax Increase over Ten Years

City of Houston Consultant Proposes 83% Property Tax Increase over Ten Years

February 18, 2018

In September 2016, the City of Houston retained a consulting firm at a cost of $565,000 to develop a long-

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Why are Galveston County Taxes 26% Higher than Surrounding Counties?Why are Galveston County Taxes 26% Higher than Surrounding Counties?

Why are Galveston County Taxes 26% Higher than Surrounding Counties?

February 13, 2018

As a Galveston County taxpayer, I have a simple question. Why is Galveston County's tax rate the 26% higher than the

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Sleeping on the Job at the CitySleeping on the Job at the City

Sleeping on the Job at the City

February 6, 2018

If you have not seen Jeremy Rogalski's story on KHOU Channel 11, What does it take to get fired by the City

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HPD Annual Arrests Continue Long-Term DeclineHPD Annual Arrests Continue Long-Term Decline

HPD Annual Arrests Continue Long-Term Decline

February 1, 2018

According to the City’s annual report, HPD made 51,910 arrests in FY2016-2017, down almost 10,000 from the previous year. The

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US Population Growth Decline Makes Economic Growth HardUS Population Growth Decline Makes Economic Growth Hard

US Population Growth Decline Makes Economic Growth Hard

January 15, 2018

In 2017, the US population grew by 2.3 million, a 0.7% increase (that is 7/10s of one percent). We have.

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