Michael Kubosh, a three-term Houston City Councilmember, withdrew his candidacy for the...
Michael Kubosh, an outspoken member of Houston City Council since 2014, withdrew his candidacy for the city's controller position Monday following a"series of health-related issues."he believed he had been recovering, but after his illness and a recent hospital stay, he felt it was in the best interest of the city for him to step aside.
"I no longer have the ability to sustain my campaign at the level required, while at the same time abiding by my doctor's orders," Kubosh said.Councilmembers Michael Kubosh and Dave Martin to run for Houston controller in November Within city government, the controller acts as a monitor for accounting and fiscal health. As an independently elected official, he or she is tasked with certifying available funds, processing payments, managing Houston's $4.5 billion investment portfolio, auditing departments, selling municipal bonds and producing an annual report of city finances.
Kubosh currently is serving his third term as at-large Councilmember No. 3. After announcing his entry into the controller's race in early January, he touted his experience running in city-wide elections, calling himself an outsider and political activist who would not shy away from confrontation.."And I am very aggressive. I'll speak up for the people."LOCAL ELECTIONS:
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