The impasse over the Harris County budget continued Tuesday with Republican commissioners skipping a meeting for a third time in a row, blocking the Democratic majority commissioners court from adopting a new proposed tax rate.
“We know how when there’s a 3-2 majority, these days, debate works. If we can have a fair discussion without the axe laid bare at the table, I would be delighted to be there,” Harris County Precinct 4 commissioner Jack Cagle said in an interview with KPRC 2 News.
“I want to acknowledge the law enforcement officers that are here. Part of the reason I came, against doctor’s orders, was in the hope that one of my colleagues would show up and we’d be able to pass the budget to be able to fund 8.25% in raises to be able to fund $100 million in prosecutors and constables and police officers, and also, our hospital system,” she said.
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