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Leon Valley residents press council on development revenue, proposed tax breaks and long-term budget impacts
Summary
Residents at a Jan. 25 Leon Valley town hall raised repeated concerns about new housing developments, a proposed 20% homestead exemption and a tax-freeze for residents 65 and older, asking how short-term development revenue will cover rising operating costs.
Several residents at the City of Leon Valley town hall on Saturday, Jan. 25 pressed city leaders about how revenue from new housing developments would affect the city—s budget and whether proposed tax breaks would be affordable in the long term.
At the meeting, multiple speakers urged neighbors to participate earlier in planning commission meetings that approve projects such as tree variances and subdivision plans. One resident said developments have been in planning for years and few neighbors attend early-stage meetings to voice concerns. Another speaker urged the community to use input opportunities…
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