The proposed $6.2 billion budget, which will help the city's drainage and ditch problems, passed 15-2, with the mayor saying it's been the best one in his eight years.
The City of Houston approved its $6.2 billion budget, which includes funding for drainage programs and a change in policy on open ditch maintenance.has been approved following hours of discussion at city council Monday morning.
One of Wednesday morning's accepted amendments to the originally-proposed budget led to cheers among a group watching the proceedings from the spectator area in the council chambers.in their neighborhood for years, and they said that amendment from Councilwoman Tarsha Jackson served as a victory in their efforts.
Turner repeatedly said the budget that passed Wednesday was the best one in his eight years as mayor.
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