John Whitmire: “No one in recent history, no one can recall that [a budget…”

“He took it upon himself to brief the different groups. But we were well prepared. Council members understood it and it passed 15 to 1. So you know, No one in recent history, no one can recall that [a budget passed 15 to 1] in recent history. So like I said, the critics are just that, critics and they were wrong and we are right.” (04:24–04:26)

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