Houston Public MediaFour months after accepting early retirement incentives from Mayor John Whitmire’s administration, at least 349 workers with the City of Houston were still awaiting pension payments in early September.
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Hundreds of retired Houston city workers still awaiting pension payments, months after buyouts
As Mayor John Whitmire’s administration sought to address a daunting budget deficit, 1,052 workers accepted early retirement incentives in March and April. More than 33% haven’t received their regular pension payments — despite the administration’s promise that they would within 60 days.
