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Houston council, Mayor Whitmire approve new contract with Houston Police Officers Union
Summary
At the city council's last meeting before Memorial Day, members and Mayor John Whitmire voted unanimously to approve a new contract with the Houston Police Officers Union; the union separately approved the deal by 97 percent. City officials say the contract raises starting pay and is aimed at improving recruitment and retention.
City Council members joined Mayor John Whitmire in a unanimous vote at the council's last meeting before Memorial Day to approve a new contract with the Houston Police Officers Union (HPOU).
The contract, which HPOU approved in a separate ratification vote by 97 percent, raises starting pay for Houston Police Department recruits and updates…
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