"The council withdrew the proposal at the request of Josh Rowan, director of the city's Public Works and Transportation Department, who said at the meeting there had been "an inappropriate effort to bid protest" that needed to be addressed. A bid protest is when a contractor who lost out on a competitive city contract lodges a protest with the city, hoping officials will reconsider."
"Houston thanked his colleagues for withdrawing the item, then surprised the room by announcing he had filed a complaint with the city's ethics watchdog regarding a comment about him "that's not true." "I'm a new councilmember," Houston said. "If I say something that is not right, or a little bit harsh, teach me. Show me. But I don't appreciate people saying things that aren't true to my staff." "The public will find out very, very soon what I'm talking about," Houston added."
Councilmember Ken Houston filed an ethics complaint against Public Works director Josh Rowan following a Nov. 4 City Council meeting during which a $10.4 million paving contract was withdrawn. The contract was pulled after Rowan reported there had been "an inappropriate effort to bid protest." Houston objected to a comment he says was false about him and his staff, and said the public would learn details soon. Interviews and public records indicate Houston's complaint targets Rowan. Houston filed the complaint on Oct. 30, confirmed the filing but refused to share the complaint or describe its specifics.
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