Houston Public Media

Houston city leaders vote against raising property tax rate despite unclear plan for ballooning deficit

At the urging of Mayor John Whitmire, the city council voted to not increase property taxes. The move comes as the city faces ...

Houston Mayor John Whitmire defends flat tax rate, does not propose plan or ideas for new revenue

Houston is set to vote to keep residents' tax rate as is come City Council's meeting next week. The city might see a $227M ...
Opinion

Mayor Whitmire, stop punting on Houston's budget mess | Editorial

Houston's $227 million deficit requires bold leadership to fix. When will Mayor Whitmire build a case for raising taxes and fees to generate sustainable revenue?

Houston could reach a $227M deficit in 2027. What is Mayor John Whitmire's plan to close the gap?

Houston council will soon hold a hearing on a proposal to keep the city's property tax rate flat. Some worry the move might ...
Community Impact

Houston council members propose same property tax rate as last 2 years after discussing potential increase

City Council on Oct. 8 set a proposed property tax rate of $0.5191 per $100 home valuation, less than what was budgeted for in June.
The Bond Buyer

Houston won't raise property tax rate despite budget concerns

The city council took action to keep the property tax rate unchanged, a move that could punch a $53 million hole in the ...
New York Post

Hundreds of blue city retirees reportedly left waiting months for pension payments: ‘I need my money’

Nearly 300 retired city employees in a Democrat-led city are reportedly still waiting to receive their pension payments, months after accepting early retirement packages as part of a cost-cutting ...
KHOU 11

Nearly 300 Houston retirees still waiting on pension checks, mayor responds

HOUSTON — Houston Mayor John Whitmire is firing back at critics of the delayed payout to retired City of Houston employees. KHOU 11 has reported that almost 300 employees who voluntarily took early ...