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Orlando Sanchez is a former city council member, and said he has knowledge in financial institutions and government.

Dave Martin is a term-limited city councilor and Mayor Pro Tem. Martin says unlike other controller candidates, he actually has experience in accounting.

On Thursday's show: We learn about HISD’s struggle to maintain special education services after cutting 21 contractors. And NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks about his new book and lessons from Abraham Lincoln for keeping a divided nation together.

Chris Hollins and Orlando Sanchez appear to have the edge over Dave Martin and Shannan Nobles in the four-way contest to become Houston’s next chief financial officer.

On Tuesday's show: We talk about the slightly lower temperatures this week. And we begin our series of candidate interviews, beginning with Chris Hollins, who’s running for Houston City Controller.

As controller, the elected official acts as the city’s chief financial officer. Hollins is running against three other candidates for term-limited Chris Brown's seat.

Houston City Council Member Mike Kubush is dropping the bid of the citys CFO amid questions on his campaign finances.

University of Houston political analysts Nancy Sims and Brandon Rottinghaus (Party Politics) discuss in this week's political roundup.

In a surprising announcement, long-time Houston Council Member Michael Kubosh has declared his withdrawal from the City of Houston Controller's race due to health reasons.

Kubosh said he has been dealing with a series of health-related issues and he believes he no longer has the ability to sustain his campaign for city controller.