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The city is planning for future budget pressures, including rising utility costs and potential state-level tax restrictions.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
Sets city spending and property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year starting October 1, 2026.
Carrollton residents and businesses who rely on city infrastructure, public safety, and municipal services.
Property owners facing potential tax rate increases or higher valuations.
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The city is reviewing its operating and capital budget along with the property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, impacting municipal services and resident tax bills.
The city is starting the process of setting the budget and tax rate for next year. This will determine how much you pay in property taxes and what services the city can afford.
The city is planning for future budget pressures, including rising utility costs and potential state-level tax restrictions.
The city is maintaining a strong AAA bond rating, which keeps interest rates low for taxpayer-funded projects. Officials emphasized the importance of conservative budgeting to protect these ratings.
The city is balancing a $325.9 million budget, focusing on infrastructure and public safety while cutting the tax rate for the 12th year.
The city is facing new state laws that limit property tax revenue and potential changes to sales tax rules. These factors mean the city has to be extra careful with spending to keep services running without raising taxes.
The city is formalizing its commitment to environmental and operational efficiency through a new 2025 plan.
Provides additional parking capacity within the Carrollton Commerce Center commercial area.
The project replaces a long-vacant commercial site with residential housing, though neighbors raised concerns about privacy and traffic.
The project was denied due to concerns about parking capacity and the location's suitability.
This proposal would change the zoning to allow industrial manufacturing on the site.