FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
DeSoto
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Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget & Tax Rate→At a glance
- Public comments
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 0
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- 57
Declining — less community discussion. 0 comments in the last 30 days, 8 the 60 before.
Public comments (8)
Praised the online budget brief and suggested DeSoto consider implementing a 5% homestead exemption to assist elderly and long-term residents with property taxes.
City Council Meeting — September 1, 2026 · 37:59 →Asked the council to consider a gradual 5% homestead exemption and requested that the 9% water and sewer rate increase be phased in to help families manage costs.
City Council Meeting — September 1, 2026 · 39:55 →Asked why city council retreats are held out of town in places like Frisco rather than locally in DeSoto to keep revenue in the community.
City Council Meeting — September 1, 2026 · 1:37:26 →Urged the council to prioritize competitive pay and benefits for police and fire personnel to improve retention and boost staff morale.
City Council Meeting — September 1, 2026 · 1:38:37 →Called for greater unity, collaboration, and respectful communication between elected officials and residents during public forums.
City Council Meeting — September 1, 2026 · 1:41:07 →Shared historical reflections on community institutions like Thorntree Country Club and urged respectful civic engagement.
City Council Meeting — September 1, 2026 · 1:44:54 →Raised procedural questions regarding the appointment of the deputy mayor pro tem and the reordering of citizen comment placement on the agenda.
City Council Meeting — September 1, 2026 · 1:48:00 →Criticized city management and communication regarding policy reviews and water billing issues.
City Council Meeting — September 1, 2026 · 1:50:50 →