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City Council votes against approving budget in 5-3 vote
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Nina Gallegos , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The council will also consider a No-New Revenue tax rate, which would increase the tax rate by $0. The proposed budget has a tax rate of $0.
A city council vote is scheduled to decide on a budget approval. The proposed budget has a tax rate of $0.809487. This rate would result in a property tax bill of $1,722.41 for a median-valued home.
Factors driving the budget increase include loss of taxable value and rising costs for public safety and debt service. Further details on the budget and its implications are available.
The council will also consider a No-New Revenue tax rate, which would increase the tax rate by $0.747490, affecting property tax bills for homeowners.
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Category: government Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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