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2026-382 • Public HearingCity of Fredericksburg (Gillespie County)
Conduct a Public Hearing on the City of Fredericksburg's Proposed Tax Increase as it relates to the Tax Rate for the 2026 Tax Year (Fiscal Year 2027 Budget). i. Presentation by Staff. (Krista Wareham, Finance Director)ii. Conduct a Public Hearing. (Mayor
Presented in: City of Fredericksburg City Council - September 08, 2026 on 2026-09-08
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 9.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Conduct a Public Hearing on the City of Fredericksburg's Proposed Tax Increase as it relates to the Tax Rate for the 2026 Tax Year (Fiscal Year 2027 Budget). i. Presentation by Staff. (Krista Wareham,”
RB
Randy Briley
Mayor
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Conduct a Public Hearing on the City of Fredericksburg's Proposed Tax Increase as it relates to the Tax Rate for the 2026 Tax Year (Fiscal Year 2027 Budget). i. Presentation by Staff. (Krista Wareham, Finance Director)ii. Conduct a Public Hearing. (Mayor
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.0/10). 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).