John Whitmire: “The governor gave me $36 million to pick up the debris.”

“I had committed not to raise taxes or fees until we eliminated, in my judgment, the best we could on waste and duplication and conflicts. Instead of raising property taxes, I went to Austin. Collaboration, relationships and experience. And The governor gave me $36 million to pick up the debris. We have to solve or work towards solving our problem, working with other levels of government. Hell, I went to a Crenshaw reception today. Republican congressman, vice chairman of science and technology.” (16:07–16:12)

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