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Council sets public hearing on proposed 0.54218 tax rate after 4–3 vote
Summary
The Richardson City Council voted 4–3 to set a public hearing for Sept. 14 on a proposed tax rate of 0.54218 per $100 valuation, amid debate over preserving flexibility versus keeping rates low for taxpayers.
The Richardson City Council voted 4–3 to set a public hearing on Sept. 14 for a proposed tax rate of 0.54218 per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2026–27.
Mayor Pro Tem Hatzenreiter moved to set the hearing and Councilmember Barrios seconded the motion. During debate, supporters said adopting the proposed rate preserves a fiscally conservative, transparent budget; opponents urged keeping options open and avoiding increases in a tight economy. The mayor announced the motion passed "4 to 3 with council member Corcoran, Council Member Barrios, and Council Member Justice voting against."
The motion establishes the public hearing but does not adopt the rate; councilmembers discussed that they could later choose an alternative (voter‑approval) rate or adopt the lower option after public input. The council also set a separate public hearing date for the proposed FY2027 budget (Sept. 21) by unanimous vote.
