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Austin's $6.6B Budget Balancing Act | Texas News
Austin’s city manager just unveiled a $6.6 billion budget that’s juggling big cuts and bold investments to close a $26 million gap — including a $170+ annual property tax hike for homeowners. While slashing $8 million in social service grants and ending city funding for a sobering center, the plan also boosts public safety and homelessness programs, raises employee pay, and funds permanent supportive housing. With state revenue limits forcing tough choices, the City Council has until mid-August to finalize the plan — and residents will have plenty of chances to weigh in at public hearings…
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