Houston Mayor John Whitmire is looking to increase the number of officers capable of responding to local calls for help while holding down cost increases. That will be a challenge.
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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.