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Fort Worth council closes public hearings on FY2026 budget and proposed 2025 tax rate after public comment
Summary
The Fort Worth City Council closed special-called public hearings on the proposed fiscal 2026 budget and the proposed 2025 tax rate after several public commenters raised concerns about transparency, alleged spending, and the upcoming bond proposal. Motions to close both hearings passed without further debate.
The Fort Worth City Council on Monday closed two special-called public hearings — one on the fiscal year 2026 proposed budget and one on the proposed 2025 tax rate — after members of the public urged greater transparency and questioned specific expenditures.
During the hearing on the proposed FY2026 budget, public commenters criticized the city’s outreach and asked for staff to present more detail on the plan. Adrian Smith said the council should “give a presentation” so residents can understand next year’s budget and that the city had not adequately publicized budget meetings. Bob…
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