EPISODE · Dec 31, 2023 · 5 MIN
Plata: Mission has a very honest council. We don't take money from the city.
from Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast · host Mario Muñoz
MISSION, Texas – Mission Mayor Pro Tem Ruben Plata has given more interviews about the failure of city officials to send sales tax revenues to the Mission Economic Development Corporation.About $3.1 million was withheld, without Plata’s knowledge. The nonpayments started last April. Plata, a banker, said he only learned about it in early December. In an interview with Rio Grande Guardian International News Service, Plata said the City of Mission may have to borrow money in order to pay Mission EDC everything it is owed. Plata said the City of Mission has honest staff and no money has gone missing.Here is an audio recording of the interview.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.
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MISSION, Texas – Mission Mayor Pro Tem Ruben Plata has given more interviews about the failure of city officials to send sales tax revenues to the Mission Economic Development Corporation. About $3.1 million was withheld, without Plata’s knowledge. The nonpayments started last April. Plata, a banker, said he only learned about it in early December. In an interview with Rio Grande Guardian International News Service, Plata said the City of Mission may have to borrow money in order to...
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