Chris Hollins, who certifies financial items that go before council, didn't certify the agreements last week either because he said his office needed more time to review them. The certification is needed before a vote set for Wednesday.
ByCity Controller Chris Hollins says that, for a second time, he may not certify the firefighter deal, which must be done before council votes.Houston city council is expected to vote Wednesday on the city's new contract with firefighters, but before they can, Controller Chris Hollins must certify the approximately $1.5 billion deal, something he told ABC13 he may not do.
Hollins, who certifies financial items that go before council, didn't certify the agreements last week either because he said his office needed more time to review the agreements.The $1.5 billion deal includes $650 million in back pay for Houston firefighters who went seven years without a contract. It also includes 34% raises over the next five years.
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