The plan, laid out as part of the city’s $6.6 billion budget, comes after years of debate over how to improve emergency response times in Austin.
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Austin’s property tax rate reaches highest level in a decade after city budget vote
Austin’s property tax rate has climbed 31% since 2017, reaching its highest level in a decade under the city’s new $6.6 billion budget.
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Austin Council approves tax hike, avoids deep social service cuts in $6.6B budget
Austin’s historic $6.6 billion budget will cost the average homeowner about $400 more in annual property taxes and fees next fiscal year.
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Austin voters will decide on $295 million in city bonds, charter amendments this November
Austin City Council opted to put two propositions on the upcoming ballot, endorsing a $260 million bond focused on city parks and a $35 million public library bond.
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Austin council settles on $295M bond amount, will decide Thursday whether to call election
If City Council decides Thursday to put the measure on November ballots, Austin voters could see bond propositions for park funding and libraries.
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City Council, Mayor push to preserve Austin’s social safety net heading into final budget talks
Support is growing on Austin City Council to restore proposed social service cuts after nonprofits warned the reductions would hurt vulnerable residents.
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Growth & Development
Dog’s Head: How both sides waged a war for city support.
Endeavor and environmental activists mounted rival campaigns to sway Austin’s vote on the Dog’s Head development. Here’s what went on behind the scenes,
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Austin activists call for better response to mental health emergencies after teen’s fatal shooting
A proposed city budget for the next fiscal year calls for about $5.1 million in cuts to social services contracts and increasing the police budget by nearly $25 million.
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Without bond funding, park advocates warn Austin pools could close. Council votes Tuesday.
Austin City Council will likely decide Tuesday whether to call a bond election as parks advocates warn more funding is needed to address aging facilities.
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Austin wants more high-tech jobs to fuel growth. It also wants them to use less water.
The Austin City Council is exploring conservation requirements for high-water-use industries, such as data centers and semiconductor manufacturers, as the city pursues growth.
