Houston - Houston public works and the city's office of inspector general now -"turning over every rock" in pursuit of the so-called "bad actors" involved with handing out more than $8 million worth of water repair contracts to family members with pop-up businesses.
Make no mistake, it is blatant corruption - neither the O-I-G nor public works detected, but only came to light through the work of investigative journalist and respected competitor Amy Davis.
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You all are keenly aware that when Davis asked Mayor Turner if he planned to cancel the fraudulent contracts, he threw a tantrum....calling her "rude" and promising to retaliate by calling her general manager.
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Houston in hot water: Allegations of fraud in $8 million water repair contracts
Houston investigates $8 million water repair contract scandal as journalist Amy Davis exposes corruption; Mayor Turner reacts defensively, calling her "rude" and threatening retaliation.