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2026-321 • Public HearingCity of Van (Van Zandt County)
Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the FY 27 budget, proposing a tax rate for FY 27 and setting a date for the required public hearing.
Presented in: City of Van - August 13, 2026 on 2026-08-13
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 9.3/10 Impact Weight
FAILED (0 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #2026-321: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the FY 27 budget, proposing a tax rate for FY 27 and setting a date for the required public hearing.”
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the FY 27 budget, proposing a tax rate for FY 27 and setting a date for the required public hearing.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.3/10). 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).