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I have not seen a single person in Kingwood or Clear Lake that's a representative of the Red Cross. You know who opened our shelters? We did. You know who sent water and supplies? We did.

Houston City Councilman Dave Martin, referring to two areas hit hard by Hurricane Harvey. At a public meeting, he called the charity the "most inept, unorganized organization I've ever experienced" and urged people not to donate to it.

Houston City Councilman Dave Martin, referring to two areas hit hard by Hurricane Harvey. At a public meeting, he called the charity the "most inept, unorganized organization I've ever experienced" and urged people not to donate to it.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.