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Council hears sales-tax uptick and teen-court announcement; meeting adjourns

Lufkin City Council · April 22, 2026
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Summary

Staff reported March sales tax receipts rose 12% from last March and year-to-date sales tax is about 3% higher than last year; council also heard an announcement about the last teen court docket with 20 graduating seniors and four cases and then adjourned at 5:12 p.m.

City staff provided a financial update and a community-programs announcement before adjourning the meeting.

Kevin reported the March sales-tax report indicated a 12% increase compared with last March but noted that sales tax is roughly flat compared with the past two years; for the current fiscal year-to-date the city is about 3% up from last year. He said financial status and fund summaries are included in the meeting packet and that staff is reviewing the midyear budget for 2026 while preparing the fiscal 2027 proposal.

A council member announced the last teen court docket of the school year will be Monday, with dinner at 5 p.m. and docket starting at 6 p.m.; the event will feature 20 graduating seniors and four cases.

Mayor Mann adjourned the meeting at 5:12 p.m.