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Council adopts 0.6975 tax rate after public hearing; officials say priority is public safety
Summary
After a public hearing and several members of the public urged caution on city spending, the Temple City Council adopted a property tax rate of $0.6975 per $100 valuation — an increase the council said was needed to fund public safety and solid-waste services.
The Temple City Council approved a property tax rate of $0.6975 per $100 of valuation during its Aug. 21 meeting, a measure council members said was aimed at preserving public safety and essential services amid rapid growth.
During a public hearing on the budget and tax rate, several residents criticized city spending and expressed concerns about the city's long-term debt. One speaker said the city's outstanding municipal debt was "about $437,950,000" and urged the council to prioritize essential services over what he described as "frivolous projects." Another noted rental-cost impacts on seniors should taxes rise.
City finance staff reviewed the budget calendar and…
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