After weeks of controversy, and some fine-tuning of the proposed ordinances language, the Mayor’s championed new Equal Rights Ordinance passed by a 11 to 6 vote in Houston’s City Council this Wednesday. The opposition though did not go away quietly, suggesting they will lead a recall effort against the Mayor. (Video: KTRK 13 News)
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