Episode Four: An Uphill Battle

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Through The Fire

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It’s now the summer of 2017 and Sylvester Turner is a year and a half into his four years as Houston’s Mayor. Senate Bill 2190 is inching closer to being inked into law, despite strong objections and literal protests at the State Capitol by the both Fire Union and the Firefighters Pension Board. The bill, which Turner helped author, would overhaul Houston’s unsustainable pension system but would most adversely affect the retirements of firefighters. Fire Union President Marty Lancton was leading the Union’s resurgence by not only helping to halt the bill, but he was also sparing with Turner for a new contract for the department. It was a perfect storm; retirements and pay for firefighters were at stake and Lancton, fueled by the Union’s never-before-seen momentum, was squaring up against the city’s most capable Mayor ever. For years, the heavyweights traded blows and eventually, Turner would land one of the biggest haymakers to the fire department any mayor ever has. But Lancton and the Fire Union would prove that they were ready for the big time, and they went right back to trading blows, making never-before-seen moves in their fight against the city.---Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review! Also, make sure to hit that subscribe button to stay up to date on the story as we add more episodes!Twitter: @TTFHoustonFacebook: @ThroughTheFirePodcast fb.me/ThroughTheFirePodcastEmail: ThroughTheFirePodcast@gmail.comSource Credits:ABC News, NBC News, Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, AP Archive, New York Times, KHOU, KPRC, KTRK, KRIV, KRBE, HTV Houston Television, NPR Houston, Houston Chronicle, Houston Post, Houston Press, Texas Monthly, WPRI, SylvesterTurner.com