Summary
County Manager Sawyer said the new budget coming June 15 includes a 2-cent tax increase. Groves flatly opposed it and Tate called it an insult to taxpayers given unresolved appraisal appeal errors.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
A 2-cent tax rate increase would raise property tax bills countywide if adopted.
✅Who benefits
County services funded by the additional revenue.
⚠️Who could be affected
Taxpayers, particularly those awaiting resolution of appeal disputes over their new valuations.
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