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2026-497 • Public HearingCity of Balch Springs (Dallas County)

Conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget for the City of Balch Springs.

Presented in: City of Balch Springs City Council - September 21, 2026 on 2026-09-21
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 8.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (2 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget for the City of Balch Springs.”
YES
RT
Rodney Taylor
Councilmember, Place 1
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget for the City of Balch Springs.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.