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Crockett council adopts 2026 budget built on voter-approval tax rate; residents question debt and priorities

6489127 · August 19, 2025
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Summary

After a public hearing, the City Council adopted the fiscal 2026 budget based on a voter-approval tax rate (0.6808 per $100). Public commenters and council members raised questions about debt levels, funding for streets, prior pool appropriations and the need for ongoing finance oversight.

The Crockett City Council adopted the city’s fiscal year 2026 budget after a public hearing and discussion. Council members approved the appropriations ordinance that funds city operations for the year beginning Oct. 1, 2025 and ending Sept. 30, 2026. The budget uses a voter-approval tax rate of 0.6808 per $100 of valuation.

City staff told council and the public that the largest single…

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