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Conroe council postpones final adoption of FY 2026 budget after public hearing on tax scenarios
Summary
After a public hearing with residents calling for more public safety funding and debate over proposed tax-rate options, the Conroe City Council voted to postpone final adoption of the FY 2026 operating budget so members can review alternative tax scenarios and modeling ahead of a Sept. 11 meeting.
Conroe City Council on Aug. 28, 2025, postponed final adoption of the fiscal year 2026 operating budget after a public hearing in which residents urged the council to prioritize public safety and clearer tax-rate modeling.
The public hearing drew several speakers who urged different approaches to funding. Sarah Frolano, who said she has worked for the city for about 24 years and lives in the Grand Central Park neighborhood, told the council: "In Grand Central Park, stop signs are suggestions and speed limits do not exist after 8 p. M." She said traffic enforcement and visible patrols are a public-safety concern for her neighborhood.
Resident Doug Frankhauser urged the council to "take the maximum that's possible," arguing that "public safety and our infrastructure are number 1." Another resident, identified in…
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