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Mayor highlights Ernst & Young efficiency study, $2 billion state-backed overhaul of George R. Brown footprint and notes loss of public servant
Summary
In brief remarks, the mayor said the city will use an Ernst & Young review as a roadmap for management changes, described state support of up to $2 billion for redevelopment around the George R. Brown convention center, outlined Metro and World Cup preparations, and commented on the recent loss/illness of a public servant tied to Turner.
The mayor said the city will use an Ernst & Young efficiency review as a roadmap for “making major city government work” and that state leaders have shown interest in Houston’s reform plans.
“It's gonna take some time, but the Ernst and Young report now will be our map,” the mayor said, adding that the review will lead to “tough decisions in coming weeks” intended to improve services for Houstonians.
The mayor framed the effort as a structural change in how city government operates, citing layers of management and workforce demographics: “40% of our supervisors supervising three or fewer people. … 2,800 people eligible for retirement,” he said, as part of an argument for reorganizing positions and…
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