Daily Archives: May 21, 2012

Interview with Rose Meza Harrison

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

I know that I said when I did that last interview that it would in fact be the last interview for the primary election, but as is often the case it turns out there was more to do. I was … Continue reading →

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Meet your Crime Lab board

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Mayor Parker has recommended nine people be appointed by Council to the governing board for the proposed Houston Forensic Science Local Government Corporation (LGC). “The people I have selected have varied backgrounds in science, law enforcement, public policy, business and … Continue reading →

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City sues firefighter pension board

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

We knew this was coming. The city of Houston sued the firefighters pension board in state District Court on Wednesday in an effort to pry open the retirement system’s books for a look at supporting data behind the $61 million … Continue reading →

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Early voting after one full week

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Here are your seven day early voting totals for the 2012 primaries, and some historical context to go along with them. Year 7 day Early 7 day % Final 7 day % Early % ============================================================== 2004 R 11,330 28,217 38.91% … Continue reading →

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