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Carrollton Council adopts 2026 budget, sets tax rate after split vote

City of Carrollton City Council · September 9, 2025
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Summary

The Carrollton City Council adopted a $144.9 million general‑fund 2026 budget and approved a tax rate of $0.5375 per $100 of valuation; the votes passed with one councilmember recorded in opposition.

The Carrollton City Council on Sept. 9 adopted the city's operating and capital budget for fiscal 2026 and approved a property tax rate that staff said represents an effective 4.45% increase over the prior rate when inflation adjustments are included.

Finance Director Melissa Everett told the council the proposed general fund is $144.9 million and…

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