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Austin Faces $27M Budget Gap | Texas News
Austin’s city leaders face a tough fiscal choice this Friday as they unveil their first budget proposal for the year, confronting a nearly $27 million deficit. To close the gap, they’re weighing a 3.5% property tax hike—or deep cuts to city services. Public backlash is already mounting, with groups like Save Austin Now accusing City Hall of eroding taxpayer trust after past tax rejection votes. As officials urge residents to weigh in, a major bond measure looms for November, adding pressure to make smart, transparent financial decisions—or risk losing public support. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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