Whitmire accuses Controller of ‘pay to play’ politics
Whitmire accuses Controller of ‘pay to play’ politics, but mayor’s events also take sponsorships
Mayor John Whitmire and City Controller Chris Hollins traded barbs in dueling press conferences Thursday, each alleging the other has conflicts of interest by providing special access to private companies looking to do business with the city.
Mayor John Whitmire accuses Houston controller's office of 'pay-to-play'
A somber Mayor John Whitmire announced Thursday morning that the Houston controller's office, headed up by Chris Hollins, was involved in a "pay-to-play" situation that "has to stop." The mayor alleged that the controller was selling sponsorships to an upcoming city-run investor's conference.
Whitmire launches ethics investigation into Controller Hollins over potential 'pay to play' sponsorships
Mayor John Whitmire launches “pay to play” ethics investigation into Controller Chris Hollins’ decision to solicit sponsorships for a financial conference.
Mayor Whitmire accuses Controller Hollins of ‘pay-to-play’ over sponsorship solicitations
Mayor John Whitmire alleged Controller Chris Hollins was engaged in “pay-to-play” through the solicitation of sponsorships for the Houston Annual Investor Conference. Whitmire said he hadn’t raised his concerns with Hollins ahead of the Thursday morning press conference.
‘I’m disappointed:’ Houston Mayor John Whitmire calls out Controller Chris Hollins for suspected ‘pay to play’ conflicts
The news conference is expected to be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, where Mayor Whitmire will address the allegations and his plan to ensure "transparency and accountability."
Houston controller fires back at Mayor Whitmire, calling him a 'hypocrite'
Houston Controller Chris Hollins and Mayor Whitmire are going head-to-head in a battle over corporate sponsorships.
Houston mayor accuses city controller of pay-to-play in latest public spat
Shocking insults were exchanged between two of Houston's top elected officials. The mayor accused the city controller of creating a pay-for-play system, and the controller called the mayor a "walking conflict of interest.
Controller Chris Hollins to respond after Houston mayor accuses him of ‘pay to play’ conflict
City Controller, Chris Hollins is sharing his side of the story after Houston Mayor John Whitmire held a news conference Thursday morning calling out suspected “pay to pay” conflicts for an upcoming investors conference.
Houston mayor alleges Controller Chris Hollins committed 'Pay-to Play' violation
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has called out Controller Chris Hollins for unethical fundraising practices linked to the annual Investor Conference, igniting a fierce political debate.
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Houston mayor calls out city controller over 'pay to play' design of upcoming conference
HOUSTON — Houston Mayor John Whitmire is leveling accusations of "pay to play" against City Controller Chris Hollins.
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