Kirby pursues $15M in upgrades; controversy surrounds council member’s ouster

By Edmond Ortiz Kirby City Council on July 9 narrowly approved a plan to issue $15 million in certificates of obligation to upgrade infrastructure and city facilities and department equipment. But as some council members and many residents have voiced reservations about the city taking on new debt, lingering tensions at the council dais boiled…

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Kirby leaders mulls disciplinary action against council member

By Edmond Ortiz Kirby’s elected officials are looking to sanction a City Council, instead of possibly removing her, for allegedly violating the city charter. What is happening City Council went into a special April 6 meeting to consider the possibility of ousting Councilmember Susan Street over claims of interfering with city staff, among other allegations….

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