Why 🐿️ HoustonCivicAffairs picked: Houston controller accuses mayor of violating city code over $2.6 million car wash contract vote

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Houston Controller Chris Hollins says a $2.6 million car wash contract is invalid because it lacked his certification.

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This is an investigative report on a Houston municipal budget oversight issue regarding a city contract dispute.

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This is an investigative report on a Houston municipal budget oversight issue regarding a city contract dispute.

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