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Houston budget: Council members and economists disagree on whether there's enough money after John Whitmire claims city is broke

After Houston Mayor John Whitmire claimed the city was broke, council members and economists disagreed on whether there's enough money.

New mayor says Houston is "broke" – KTBB News, Weather, Talk

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire says city is 'broke' after decades of overspending that has stopped them from being able to pay firefighters

Democrat John Whitmire, who was elected in December, gave the bleak warning at a City Hill meeting this week where he proposed a five percent cut across all city spending.

Houston budget shortfall 2024: Baker Institute expert foresees 5-10 years of major rate, fee hikes to make up deficit

Houston voters could have to choose to accept paying for new fees to meet the costs of a new contract for firefighters.

UMaine system mulls tuition hike