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Austin City Council to vote on $6.6B budget with tax hike, public safety focus

Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by CBS Austin · August 10, 2026 · 1 min read

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The Austin City Council is set to vote on a budget this week. The proposed budget is valued at $6.6 billion. A property tax revenue increase is included in the budget. Additionally, there will be significant spending on public areas. Further details about the budget can be found through local news sources, such as CBS Austin.

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Category: government · Published: August 10, 2026 · Source: CBS Austin · Reading time: 1 min

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