Chris BrownRemarks: Bond Buyer’s 2022 Texas Public Finance ConferenceLast week I traveled to Austin, TX, for the reconvening of the Bond Buyer’s Texas Public Finance Conference where I had the privilege of…Apr 5, 2022Apr 5, 2022
Chris BrownA recap of the 2019 National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City ConferenceLast Friday, I boarded a flight to the nation’s capital to attend the 2019 National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference.Mar 25, 2019Mar 25, 2019
Chris BrownA Year After Harvey: A Look Back With Those Who Lived Through It — Mike Laster“A year out, there’s still so much need.”Aug 24, 2018Aug 24, 2018
Chris BrownA Year After Harvey: A Look Back With Those Who Lived Through It — Sam Peña“I remember leaving the Office of Emergency Management off Shepherd heading toward 610, and there were cars coming off the on-ramp. That’s…Aug 23, 2018Aug 23, 2018
Chris BrownA Year After Harvey: A Look Back With Those Who Lived Through It — Francisco SanchezHurricane Harvey was a unique experience for all who lived through it.Aug 21, 20181Aug 21, 20181
Chris BrownA Year After Harvey: A Look Back With Those Who Lived Through It — Lorenzo MarquezA year ago this week, the future of our city and our region were forever changed.Aug 20, 2018Aug 20, 2018
Chris BrownRemarks from The Bond Buyer’s 2018 Texas Public Finance ConferenceI was recently invited to deliver keynote remarks to the Bond Buyer’s 2018 Texas Public Finance Conference. The conference convenes more…Feb 13, 2018Feb 13, 2018
Chris BrownThe Financial Path Forward (Part 3)Refinancing the city’s outstanding bond debt is a critical component of what the Controller’s Office does on behalf of city taxpayers.Aug 21, 2017Aug 21, 2017
Chris BrownThe Financial Path Forward (Part 2)The first step toward a brighter financial future relies on the will of Houston voters.Aug 7, 2017Aug 7, 2017
Chris BrownThe Path Forward (Part 1)As you might know, the Houston Pension Solution became a reality when the Texas Legislature codified it into law in May. This is a…Jul 24, 2017Jul 24, 2017