Austinites split on raising property taxes to support city services

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin is on the brink of a critical vote that could lead to a significant investment in city services, but at a higher cost to property owners. This has some Austinites conflicted with how the city is going about it.

“Funding our city government is essential for maintaining quality of life for Austinites,” one Austinite said at a rally this morning.

“Give people that tax break, and I say no,” another said as she drove down 2nd Street…

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