City of Houston, TX
04/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/17/2026 05:42
Postponed: Special Called City Council Meeting
Postponed: Special Called City Council Meeting
April 16, 2026 -- Please attribute the following statement to Mayor John Whitmire:
"After discussions with the Governor's office, our deadline to respond to the state's freeze on public safety grant funding has been moved from Monday, April 20, to Wednesday, April 22. Therefore, the Special Called Houston City Council meeting has been postponed until Wednesday, April 22, to give my administration additional time to continue productive discussions with the Governor's office, City Council members, law enforcement, and the community.
This strikes a balance to protect our people, essential services, and our finances.
"As I said earlier, this is a crisis. We have already lost state grant funding, which affects the Houston Police and Fire Departments, public safety services across our city, preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the Department of Homeland Security. Our public safety departments rely on a combination of local, state, and federal resources to operate effectively.
We are making significant progress through constructive conversations."
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