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Residents raise cost‑of‑living and utility concerns; Chamber and veterans group announce events and grant match
Summary
During public comment Murphy residents urged relief for high living costs and questioned water/sewer rates; the Murphy Chamber listed upcoming events and the Murphy Veterans Tribute announced a $107,000 matching grant and fundraising campaign.
Residents used the Jan. 21 public‑comment period to press council on the cost of living in Murphy and to ask about property‑tax exemptions and utility rates. Murphy’s Chamber of Commerce and the Murphy Veterans Tribute provided community updates and fundraising information.
A speaker identifying himself as Mr. Lip told council that Collin County is among the state’s most expensive counties and called on Murphy to adopt property‑tax relief such as homestead or disabled‑senior exemptions. He alleged the…
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