"The [City of Austin] council adopted the 2026-27 [budget], with Mayor Kirk Watson and Council Member Marc Duchen opposed."
Duchen has some balls citing "many Austinites are struggling financially" as the excuse. His District 10 is the most affluent ATX district.
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Austin’s $6.6B budget raises taxes, fees after split council vote
Austin's $6.6 billion spending plan will cost the average homeowner about $400 more per year. It passed 9-2 with Mayor Kirk Watson voting in opposition due to affordability concerns.