2026-1033 • Regular AgendaHoward County (Howard County)

Discuss / Possible Action: Interest & Sinking Tax Rate (Debt Service)

Presented in: Howard County Commissioners Court - September 14, 2026 on 2026-09-14

Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 8.9/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-1033: Discuss / Possible Action: Interest & Sinking Tax Rate (Debt Service)”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discuss / Possible Action: Interest & Sinking Tax Rate (Debt Service)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.9/10). 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.