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2026-1229 • Regular AgendaCity of Garland (Dallas County)
Overview of the November 3rd Tax Rate Election
Presented in: City of Garland City Council - August 31, 2026 on 2026-08-31
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 8.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Overview of the November 3rd Tax Rate Election”
DH
Dylan Hedrick
Mayor
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Overview of the November 3rd Tax Rate Election
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).