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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MABANK ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District to Approve $27.2M Property Tax Levy
The board will vote to approve the total property tax levy of $27,280,085.56. The agenda provides the total dollar amount but does not state how the proposed tax rate compares to the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which is the rate that would keep tax bills flat on average for existing property.
Response
DEMAND TAX TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Mabank ISD Board (see district website for contact info) before the meeting: ‘Regarding Item 7.B, before you approve the $27.2M tax levy, please state publicly how the proposed tax rate compares to the no-new-revenue rate. Taxpayers deserve to know if you are voting for a tax increase.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Budget Amendments Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve two budget amendments as part of the ‘Consent Agenda,’ a block of items passed with a single vote and no discussion. Without the attached documents, it’s impossible for the public to know what money is being moved or for what purpose before the vote.
Response
DEMAND A SEPARATE VOTE: Contact the Mabank ISD Board (see district website for contact info): ‘Please pull Item 5.E, the Budget Amendments, from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. Taxpayers deserve to know the details of these financial changes before they are approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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