Houston officials urge Mayor Whitmire to put pressure on HISD leadership amid widespread job cuts

Council Member Letitia Plummer, also behind the proposed resolution, urged the mayor to help create a united front to intervene in Miles' decisions. Plummer said these education policies have long-term consequences for the city, including potential harm to Houston’s workforce and crime rates.
“Mayor, I think we’re at a point now where we can’t keep on saying that we can’t be involved,” she said to Whitmire during this week’s council meeting. “The city of Houston is incredibly powerful, and we need to take a stand and support these kids.”

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