taxes

Asked the court not to raise taxes because business owners and families cannot afford it.

Stated opposition to property tax rate increases.

Asked the court not to increase taxes, reduce reserves, or add net budget increases.

Expressed concern as a Dripping Springs City Council member over cumulative local government tax burdens and excessive recurring employee compensation costs.

Commented against raising property taxes, arguing affordability is paramount and rate hikes harm the real estate market.

Expressed disbelief over raising taxes to pay government employees more and questioned the need for a hospital district.

Objected to the proposed 1 to 2 cent tax increase.

Submitted public comment against the proposed FY 2027 budget.

Expressed strong opposition to any tax rate increase and spoke against creating a hospital district.

Stated that the county needs to reduce waste and balance its budget rather than raising property taxes.

Objected to property tax increases on hardworking families and businesses and asked the county to make necessary budget cuts.

Objected to raising property taxes while adding multi-million dollar recurring employee compensation costs.

Discussed justice clerk and court admin workload, stress levels, compensation, and the need for additional staff in precincts 1-1, 2-1, and 5.

Suggested shifting funds from contract inmate detention to support eviction diversion and Southside's Housing Stability Program.

Stated the need to fully fund the sheriff's office, retain talent, and support mental health and juvenile prosecutors.

Urged the court to maintain or increase social service funding, noting growing community needs across Hays County.

Expressed written support for social service funding as a financially prudent investment in vulnerable residents.

Submitted written comments emphasizing that social services are essential infrastructure for community function.

Requested a bilingual pay incentive for justice of the peace clerks to recognize their additional responsibilities and ensure equal access for spanish-speaking residents.