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Houston’s mayor lost some power. That’s a good thing. (Opinion)
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- December 17, 2023
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Before November, city council’s agenda was controlled solely by Houston’s mayor, Sylvester Turner. No more. Elizabeth Conley/Staff Photographer Houston City Council must approve everything from the city’s budget to board appointments, but what each item they consider has in common is this: For it to get council, it has to appear on the weekly agenda. […]
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City Council
Who Has the Early Lead in Houston City Council Races? | #citycouncil
One of the most watched races was trending in a rather expected turn of events as incumbent Mary Nan Huffman was leading high-profile attorney Tony Buzbee with 55.9 percent of votes to his 44 percent according to early returns on Saturday night. Huffman was the candidate who went into December’s runoff election with a leg-up against […]
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