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2026-459 • OrdinancesCity of Mercedes (Hidalgo County)
Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-24 regarding the Tax Rate for FY 26-27
Presented in: City of Mercedes - September 22, 2026 on 2026-09-22
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 8.6/10 Impact Weight
FAILED (0 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #2026-459: Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-24 regarding the Tax Rate for FY 26-27”
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-24 regarding the Tax Rate for FY 26-27
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.6/10). 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).