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2026-458 • OrdinancesCity of Mercedes (Hidalgo County)

Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-23 regarding the Budget for FY 26-27

Presented in: City of Mercedes - September 22, 2026 on 2026-09-22
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 7.2/10 Impact Weight
FAILED (0 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #2026-458: Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-23 regarding the Budget for FY 26-27”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-23 regarding the Budget for FY 26-27

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.2/10). 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.