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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Amarillo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Proposed 2026/2027 Fiscal Year Tax Rate
City leaders reviewed budget scenarios, tax rates, sales tax contributions, and fund allocations. Discrepancies in truth-in-taxation calculations led the council to delay final action until a special session on Monday.
FY 2026-27 TIRZ #3 Annual Budget and Financial Oversight
The board reviewed financial reports and the upcoming fiscal year budget for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2, which impacts local economic development funding and tax increment revenues.
Hospital District Budgeting
The committee was scheduled to review the upcoming fiscal year budget for the hospital district, which guides healthcare funding and operational spending.
Property Tax Relief
Heads up, Amarillo! Your property taxes are going up next year. Local governments are facing budget shortfalls, so expect to shell out more cash for your home.
Landfill Management and Fire Safety
Amarillo is dropping $1.5 million on new trash dumpsters. The city council approved the cash injection, so hopefully, we'll see fewer overflowing bins around town.
Street Maintenance and Reconstruction Bond Program
Public works officials updated the council on street repair programs, pavement condition indexes, and the impact of annualized debt funding on fixing potholes and road degradation.