Houston Public MediaOct 17, 2024

Mayor John Whitmire alleged Controller Chris Hollins was engaged in “pay-to-play” through the solicitation of sponsorships for the Houston Annual Investor Conference.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2024/10/17/503279/mayor-whitmire-accuses-controller-hollins-of-pay-to-play-over-sponsorship-solicitations/

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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. 

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Houston Public MediaJun 12, 2024

Houston officials approve bond to pay for $650 million firefighters settlement

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/houston/2024/06/12/490408/houston-officials-approve-bond-to-pay-for-650-million-firefighters-settlement-the-deals-approval-is-still-pending/

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Houston officials approve bond to pay for $650 million firefighters settlement

City Controller Chris Hollins must approve the agreement before it can be discussed and potentially approved at city council. By the time Wednesday's council meeting ended, Hollins had yet to certify the deal, delaying its approval even further.

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Houston Public MediaJan 23, 2024

Hollins said some of his priorities right now include continuing an aggressive round of financial audits to help residents understand what’s happening with the city’s finances.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2024/01/23/475319/houston-controller-chris-hollins-getting-settled-digging-into-citys-coming-financial-challenges/

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Houston Controller Chris Hollins getting settled, digging into city’s coming financial challenges

Hollins said some of his priorities right now include continuing an aggressive round of financial audits to help residents understand what’s happening with the city’s finances.

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Houston Public MediaJan 3, 2024

Hollins is walking in with potential financial challenges ahead, like the end of tens of millions of dollars in COVID relief funds.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2024/01/03/473456/city-controller-has-plans-to-tackle-city-financial-challenges/

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New Houston City Controller Chris Hollins ready to tackle city’s financial challenges

Hollins is walking in with potential financial challenges ahead, like the end of tens of millions of dollars in COVID relief funds. Former controller Chris Brown projected the city will face a projected budget shortfall of over $250 million if it doesn't cut back on spending.

Houston Public Media
Houston Public MediaDec 10, 2023

Former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins defeated former Harris County Treasurer Orlando Sanchez by a margin of just over 59% to 40% in early voting results.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/elections/2023/12/09/471751/chris-hollins-wins-election-as-houston-city-controller-early-vote-results-show/

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Chris Hollins wins election as Houston city controller, early vote results show

Former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins defeated former Harris County Treasurer Orlando Sanchez by a margin of just over 59% to 40% in early voting results.

Houston Public Media
Houston Public MediaNov 27, 2023

John Whitmire leads Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston’s mayoral runoff, new poll finds

The new Houston Public Media/Houston Chronicle/UH Political Science and Population Health Poll shows State Senator Whitmire with the support of 42% of likely voters, compared to 35% for Congresswoman Jackson Lee and 22% undecided.

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John Whitmire leads Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston’s mayoral runoff, new poll finds

The new Houston Public Media/Houston Chronicle/UH Political Science and Population Health Poll shows State Senator Whitmire with the support of 42% of likely voters, compared to 35% for Congresswoman Jackson Lee and 22% undecided.

Houston Public Media
Houston Public MediaNov 8, 2023

Chris Hollins, Orlando Sanchez advance to runoff in Houston city controller’s contest

Former Interim Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins and former Harris County Treasurer Orlando Sanchez will face each other again in the second round of voting on Saturday, December 9.

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Chris Hollins, Orlando Sanchez advance to runoff in Houston city controller’s contest

Former Interim Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins and former Harris County Treasurer Orlando Sanchez will face each other again in the second round of voting on Saturday, December 9.

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