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El Paso Taxes Rise, Cuts Made | Texas News
El Paso’s 2027 budget approved with a modest tax hike—just 79.8 cents per $100 of home value, down from earlier proposals—costing average homeowners about $105 more annually. Council members fought hard to lower the rate, shaving $6.4 million from the original plan, forcing cuts to streetlights, animal services vehicles, and the emergency fund. Officials scoured nearly $27 million in savings before asking for additional revenue, balancing essential services and public safety amid ongoing fire union negotiations. A bright spot: $78,000 earmarked for a public spay/neuter clinic. Despite cuts…
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