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Odessa Budget Boost Sparks Debate | Odessa News
Odessa’s city council is pushing a bold new budget starting October 1, aiming to bring in over $333 million — a major jump fueled by inflation and employee pay raises. To make it work, they’re proposing a modest 2-cent property tax hike per $100 of home value and a 3.3% water rate increase, both meant to protect essential services like public safety. But not everyone’s on board — residents are voicing concerns about the tax bump, calling it an “irritation,” even as officials insist it’s the only way to avoid cuts. Meanwhile, a local park lease is up for grabs, with the city hinting at…
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