Fort Bend County leaders warn growth boom may be slowing as $80M budget gap mounts

Fort Bend County leaders warned that the county may need to slash roughly $80 million in spending next year amid slowing property tax growth, lower commercial values and rising operating costs.

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During a budget workshop Monday, county officials detailed how flat commercial values, declining office markets, slower home construction and rising service demands could affect the upcoming budget…

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