There seemed to be some passive aggressiveness during the severe weather update Friday morning between Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo after they made their first joint press conference.
Both leaders shared a podium Friday morning, along with other city-county leaders and emergency officials to share details on the damage extent and fatalities across southeast Texas.‘We’re in recovery mode’: Storm kills 4 - possibly 5, Houston mayor asks Houston ians to stay home
“We promised the Spanish media, I would go after you, so let me just repeat my remarks in Spanish,” Hidalgo said. “Mayor, there’s an impact in all four counties and so whenever we have an impact on one county, the commissioner joins,” she explained. “But all four counties have been impacted and I don’t feel comfortable with giving special treatment.” “Everybody was notified that you, as the mayor, and I as a county judge are speaking. I’m happy for them to join. But at least if you want her to speak, let me do the due diligence to the Spanish constituents.
Moments later, the apparent tensions started again after Whitmire requested to have Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones of House District 147 deliver a short message.
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