Consider the proposed City of Lucas Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027:<br data-pasted="true"><br>A. Discuss tax rate and take record vote for publication in the Allen American Newspaper.<br><br>B. Schedule public hearing for tax rate for Monday August 24, 2026 (Special Meeting) at 6:35 pm, or immediately following the Lucas Fire Control, Prevention, and EMS District Board Meeting.
Official Roll-Call Vote
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consider the proposed City of Lucas Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027:<br data-pasted="true"><br>A. Discuss tax rate and take record vote for publication in the Allen American Newspaper.<br><br>B. Schedule public hearing for tax rate for Monday August 24, 2026 (Special Meeting) at 6:35 pm, or immediately following the Lucas Fire Control, Prevention, and EMS District Board Meeting.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.9/10). 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).