How Houston Added 800 Police Officers Without Raising Property Taxes

Other mayors are quietly calling Mayor John Whitmire asking, "How are you doing it?"In this episode, Mayor Whitmire addresses overtime criticism head-on, explaining how Houston added 800 police officers and reached an all-time high of 5,400 total officers while balancing the budget without property tax increases. He breaks down how major events, international visitors, and storm responses drive necessary spending while eliminating fire department "brownouts."The Mayor also previews Houston's first-ever Fleet Week, announces the return of the WNBA Comets, and shares how he uses Astros games as working opportunities for city business.Thanks for listening!New episodes from inside Houston City Hall, featuring candid conversations about the issues, decisions, and leadership shaping the future of Houston.Connect with Mayor John Whitmire and the Mayor’s Office:Instagram: @houstonmayorX: @HouMayorWebsite: https://www.houstontx.gov/mayor/Follow the show for more conversations from inside the Mayor’s Office.