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FY 2027 City Budget and Property Tax Rate

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Supportive (3)Opposed (2)Concerned (2)

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Public comments
7
Last 30 days
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Importance
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Public comments (7)

ConcernedGary RabnellSep 15, 2026

Asked questions about where specific capital improvement items and bond funds were located in the large budget document.

City Council Meeting — September 15, 2026 · 49:57 →
SupportiveJoel BlackSep 15, 2026

Expressed support for studying the possibility of adding a homestead exemption to help homeowners facing rising property values.

City Council Meeting — September 15, 2026 · 52:48 →
OpposedBernadine HarrisonSep 15, 2026

Expressed deep frustration over high taxes, lack of a homestead exemption, water bill costs, and local school conditions.

City Council Meeting — September 15, 2026 · 1:11:22 →
SupportiveDaniel CruzSep 15, 2026

Urged the council to carry forward the previous homestead exemption analysis into the next budget cycle with a public decision point.

City Council Meeting — September 15, 2026 · 18:28 →
SupportiveCordes JonesSep 15, 2026

Asked the city to stand in the gap and help support DeSoto ISD schools with safety, crossing guards, and student success.

City Council Meeting — September 15, 2026 · 1:44:39 →
OpposedTerrence GoreSep 15, 2026

Criticized city leadership and the city attorney regarding public speech rights and council procedures.

City Council Meeting — September 15, 2026 · 1:48:05 →
ConcernedDr. Brandon NorwoodSep 15, 2026

Apologized to staff after discovering emails about time management and urged the council to hold themselves accountable.

City Council Meeting — September 15, 2026 · 1:54:33 →