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City manager's proposed Austin budget excludes a tax-rate election. The mayor won't rule one out.
Austin's city manager on Friday released his proposed budget for next year. Questions still loom over whether city leaders ...
Austin city manager proposes $6.3B budget as city faces revenue shortfall
The typical Austin homeowner would see an increase of $154.83 per year, in the city's portion of their annual property tax ...
Austin city manager proposes $6B+ budget, as mayor floats tax rate change
The city of Austin's draft budget for fiscal year 2026 released to the public Friday, a new step in the city's budget adoption process.
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Austin firefighters say they have no confidence in Chief Joel Baker over flood response
Austin's firefighters union approved a vote of no-confidence in Chief Joel Baker on Friday. The Austin Firefighters Union ...
Broadnax, Watson condemn Austin firefighters union president, stand by chief
T.C. Broadnax and Kirk Watson said they were disappointed in the firefighters union president for lobbing accusations at the ...
City of Austin proposed budget to be released next week — what to expect
The proposed budget will be made public on July 11. City staff will officially present that proposed budget to city council ...
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Who is T.C. Broadnax? What we know about Austin city manager finalist
Broadnax formally applied for the position in Austin days after announcing his resignation. "As a convener and connector, I understand the level of leadership that the City Manager’s Office must ...
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Austin Firefighters accuse chief of delaying help to flood victims
The Austin Firefighters Association (AFA) have publicly accused Fire Chief Joel G. Baker of delaying the deployment of ...