Austin city manager proposes $6.6B budget
Key Questions
What budget amount did the Austin city manager propose?
City Manager T.C. Broadnax presented a proposed $6.6 billion operating budget to the Austin City Council. The plan includes a property tax rate increase estimated at about $174 per year for typical homeowners.
What key areas are funded in the proposed budget?
The budget covers housing vouchers, increased firefighter staffing, and park maintenance. City Council is also weighing employee raises, potential social service cuts, and consultant contracts.
When will public hearings occur on the budget proposal?
Public hearings are scheduled after the initial presentation to City Council. The council held its first public review during a July 22 budget meeting at Austin City Hall.
City Manager Broadnax presented a $6.6B proposed budget to City Council, including a property tax rate increase (~$174/year for typical homeowners), housing vouchers, firefighter staffing, and park maintenance. City Council held its first public look, weighing tax hikes, employee raises, park improvements, social service cuts, and consultant contracts. Public hearings are scheduled.