City passes 2026-2027 operating budget, raises property taxes, utility rates

Austin City Council passed a $6.6 billion operating budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year at an Aug. 12 council meeting. The budget, which is $300 million dollars larger than last year, takes effect Oct. 1 and will increase costs for taxpayers. Both Mayor Kirk Watson and Council Member Marc Duchen voted against passing the budget, citing concerns about affordability for Austin residents and fiscal responsibility in the city government [1].

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1. thedailytexan.com · City passes 2026-2027 operating budget, raises property taxes, utility rates Aug 25, 2026

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