Firefighters Accuse Houston Mayor Of Campaigning Illegally Against Ballot Measure

(Houston, TX) — Mayor Sylvester Turner says he disagrees with a court decision concerning his opposition to a measure supported by Houston firefighters.

The ballot initiative will decide whether firefighters will be paid the same as police.

In a budget meeting last week, Turner and a city councilman campaigned against the measure.

The Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association said their opposition in a public meeting violated the Texas Election Code.

A judge on Tuesday issued a temporary restraining order against further “illegal campaigning” by Turner.

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