He's one of those activist ultra liberals. He is posturing to get what he wants. He's threatening to layoff over 2000 workers if this pension thing doesn't go his way.
@donnatella: He isn't really that liberal, and is trying to deal with a bad situation he inherited, mostly from Bob Lanier, who also wasn't liberal. Houston promised benefits that really couldn't be kept, many years ago, to police, fire, and other city employees. Now it's time to pay for that, and the pot has not grown enough to do so. Turner is at least trying to deal with what every mayor since Lanier has punted on down the road. The city will either have to raise taxes, cut benefits, or lay people off. Who's for a big tax increase???? Step right up, now don't be shy...
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