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Amery Reid
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Commissioner Ramsey Responds to Commissioner Cagle's Budget Proposal
HARRIS COUNTY, TX – “I am holding firm to my original proposal of $20M to fund 200 additional patrol officers for the Sheriff and Constables offices countywide. This is a priority to address crime.
I do support funding the Harris County Flood Control District with an additional $24M to keep our region on the right path towards flood resiliency.
I am also holding firm to the fact that we need tax relief. We have a $2.1B budget currently in effect yet Judge Hidalgo and Commissioners Garcia and Ellis are advocating for $256M in additional revenue. I do not agree with that, especially with their poor track record in wasteful spending.
Lastly, I’d like to address the confusion that is being created through distortions. Commissioner Garcia’s claim that I canceled a meeting is not true. I’ve been communicating with County Attorney Christian Menefee on potential proposals. Also, ‘negotiating in good faith’ should not include blocking infrastructure projects for Precincts 3 and 4; however, that’s what Commissioner Garcia has done. We need Judge Hidalgo to exhibit good leadership.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Harris County has a spending problem, not a revenue problem.”
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Media Contact:
Amery Reid
Director of Communications
Amery.Reid@pct3.hctx.net
Direct: 281-840-0099
Interested in monthly updates?
Sign up for Precinct 3’s Newsletter
The Punch List
Commissioner Ramsey Responds to Commissioner Cagle's Budget Proposal
HARRIS COUNTY, TX – “I am holding firm to my original proposal of $20M to fund 200 additional patrol officers for the Sheriff and Constables offices countywide. This is a priority to address crime.
I do support funding the Harris County Flood Control District with an additional $24M to keep our region on the right path towards flood resiliency.
I am also holding firm to the fact that we need tax relief. We have a $2.1B budget currently in effect yet Judge Hidalgo and Commissioners Garcia and Ellis are advocating for $256M in additional revenue. I do not agree with that, especially with their poor track record in wasteful spending.
Lastly, I’d like to address the confusion that is being created through distortions. Commissioner Garcia’s claim that I canceled a meeting is not true. I’ve been communicating with County Attorney Christian Menefee on potential proposals. Also, ‘negotiating in good faith’ should not include blocking infrastructure projects for Precincts 3 and 4; however, that’s what Commissioner Garcia has done. We need Judge Hidalgo to exhibit good leadership.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Harris County has a spending problem, not a revenue problem.”
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