Austin Signs Off on $6B+ Budget, Triggering Property Tax Rate Election
The budget aims to close a $33.4 million deficit caused by funding cuts and revenue losses, with the tax increase potentially costing homeowners $25.22 more monthly.
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Duchen tries (but fails) to raise Austin Energy bills - Austin Monitor
Council Member Marc Duchen opposed or abstained on the majority of his colleagues’ amendments to next year’s city budget and voted against the overall budget. However, did try to raise Austin Energy’s income by proposing to increase its rates and fees. His proposal would have added up to $63 million in revenues. Neither the Mayor […] The post Duchen tries (but fails) to raise Austin Energy bills appeared first on Austin Monitor.
Austin signs off on $6B+ budget, triggering property tax rate election
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After hours of public comment and debate Wednesday into Thursday, Austin City Council approved its budget for next fiscal year and set a property tax rate. That rate is high enough it triggers a tax rate election in November. Austin City Council Member Marc Duchen was the lone 'no' vote, saying he felt the tax burden on homeowners was too unaffordable. PREVIOUS: Austin mayor ‘disappointed’ with cost of some tax rate electio…
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