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Council finally defines the city’s ‘core services’

Nov. 3, 2014Houston Chronicle

After four failed attempts, City Council finally came up with a definition of the city’s core services Monday, selecting “public safety, water and wastewater, streets and drainage and solid waste management” as the primary responsibilities to taxpayers. Continue Reading »

Houston’s same-sex benefits stand, for now

Sep. 2, 2014Houston Chronicle

Married same-sex couples will continue to receive health and life insurance benefits from the city of Houston, a federal judge ruled Friday, pending the outcome of an appeal in a separate lawsuit. Continue Reading »

The Rebirth of Memorial Park

Sep. 2, 2014 in News Articles

In the summer of 2011, Houston experienced its driest year on record and the summer included 46 consecutive days with temperatures of at least 100 degrees. Continue Reading »

This Week at City Hall

Aug. 22, 2014Office of Council Member Ellen Cohen

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This Week at City Hall

Aug. 15, 2014Office of Council Member Ellen Cohen

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This Week at City Hall

Aug. 8, 2014Office of Council Member Ellen Cohen

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Petition To Force Recall of Equal Rights Ordinance Ruled Invalid

Aug. 4, 2014Houston Public Media

City officials say a petition to repeal Houston’s new Equal Rights Ordinance doesn’t have enough valid signatures to put the issue on the ballot. But people opposed to the ordinance say they’re not giving up the fight. Continue Reading »

This Week at City Hall

Aug. 1, 2014Office of Council Member Ellen Cohen

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This Week at City Hall

Jul. 25, 2014Office of Council Member Ellen Cohen

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This Week at City Hall

Jul. 18, 2014Office of Council Member Ellen Cohen

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