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County eyes 6-cent tax rate bump
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· August 1, 2026
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Key takeaway Precinct 3 Commissioner Will Jones voted against it, expressing concerns about the size of the increase.
McLennan County commissioners have voted to approve a potential tax rate increase. The proposed change would raise the tax rate by 6 cents. This decision was made with a 4-1 vote, indicating most commissioners are in favor of the increase.
One commissioner, however, did not support the proposal. Precinct 3 Commissioner Will Jones voted against it, expressing concerns about the size of the increase. Further details about the proposed tax rate change and its potential impact are available from the Waco Tribune-Herald.
The decision marks a step towards implementing the tax rate increase, but additional information would be needed to understand its full implications.
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Category: government Published: August 1, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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