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Mayor says Lubbock’s economy is growing as city holds tax rate, highlights bond-funded street work
Summary
Mayor Mark McBrayer and City Manager Jared Atkinson outlined job growth, building-permit gains and budget highlights, saying the city kept tax increases small while investing in streets, public safety and water infrastructure.
Mayor Mark McBrayer said Lubbock is experiencing strong job and construction growth and that the city is working to keep taxes low while funding infrastructure and public safety.
McBrayer and City Manager Jared Atkinson told attendees at the Lubbock Apartment Association–hosted State of the City address that single-family building permits rose in 2024 and that broader economic measures show growth. “Lubbock’s unemployment rate as of January 2025 was 3.2%,” Atkinson said, and the city reported increased permit activity and higher sales-tax receipts that reduce reliance on property tax.
Why it matters: McBrayer framed the figures as the financial foundation for long-term projects the city is…
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