City reps pull out of conference after Houston mayor accuses controller of pay-to-play
City panelists back out of investor's conference after pay to play criticisms over Houston controller solicits sponsorships.
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.
‘A huge nothing-burger’: Controller Chris Hollins responds 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.
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.
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. It involves the city's upcoming investor conference, presented by Hollins' office. Both men held dueling press conferences Thursday ...
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 City Controller Chris Hollins responds to Mayor's pay to play allegations
Chris Hollins responds to allegations made by Houston Mayor John Whitmire regarding pay to play.
Houston mayor blasts controller over investor conference sponsorships
Conference sponsorships targeting bond firms led Mayor John Whitmire to call for a probe into actions by Controller Chris Hollins, who denied any wrongdoing.
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‘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 ...
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Houston abandons plan to raise property taxes, having received money from the state
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Another day, another ethics scandal at Houston City Hall | Opinion
All of our city officials claim to want a more ethical government. Council members have shown a willingness to use their ...