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D. • BudgetCity of Alvin (Brazoria County)

Discuss and take a record vote to propose an ad valorem tax rate of $0.700635 per $100 of assessed valuation for Tax Year 2026 (Fiscal Year October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027), which exceeds the No New Revenue Rate, to be considered for adoption at a future meeting.

Presented in: City Council Meeting on 2026-08-06
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 8.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (8 - 0)
“Motion to approve Discuss and take a record vote to propose an ad valorem tax rate of $0.700635 per $100 of assessed valuation for Tax Year 2026 (Fiscal Year October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027), which exceeds the No New Revenue Rate, to be considered for adoption at a future meeting.”
GA
Gabe Adame
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
MV
Martin Vela
Councilmember, District A (District A)
YES
CV
Chris Vaughn
Councilmember, District B (District B)
YES
RG
Richard Garivey
Councilmember, District C (District C)
YES
AD
Ashley Davis
Councilmember, District D (District D)
YES
MD
Meagan DeKeyzer
Councilmember, District E (District E)
YES
KM
Keko Moore
Councilmember, At-Large Place 1 (At-Large Place 1)
YES
SS
Scott Salter
Councilmember, At-Large Place 2 (At-Large Place 2)
YES

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).