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Expressed concern over tax increases and home appraisal rises erasing state tax relief, urging the court to adopt the no-new-revenue rate and post meeting records more promptly.

Voiced opposition to the tax rate, recounting difficulties with the appraisal district and suggesting commissioners scrutinize budgets more closely.

Urged the court to fund tennis courts at Jumbo Evans Park to address waitlists and high demand.

Thanked the court for existing tennis courts and explained how limited court space hinders youth tennis training.

Expressed frustration over high property taxes and the appraisal district after 26 years as a resident.

Echoed calls to lower government spending so citizens can keep more of their money.

Addressed the court regarding county road maintenance and stated he will speak again during the budget and tax rate items.

Argued that county roads need more funding and praised the rebuilding of Stahl Lane.

Suggested adding footnotes and clearer line-item salary breakdowns in the budget document to make it easier for the public to understand.

Expressed concern over astronomical budget increases in Veramendi and urged the court to take a second look and table the budget.

Stated that Mystic Shores has over 100 homes listed for sale due to high taxes and asked the court to help residents stay.

Argued against a tax increase given rising property values and increased revenue streams.

Stated that property taxes feel like renting land from the government and that a $209 tax increase hurts struggling families.

Asked clarifying questions about whether the budget could be balanced using the no-new-revenue rate.

Expressed worry that soaring property taxes will force fixed-income seniors and long-time residents out of their homes.

Pointed out the contradiction between supporting mental health and recovery proclamations and increasing taxes that place financial stress on struggling families.

Urged the court to sharpen pencils and adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate for fixed-income residents.

Voiced neighborhood concerns from Veramendi residents regarding tax rate increases from .26 to .30.

Asked about road construction spending and stated he is analyzing county roads to advocate for better infrastructure.

Invited county employees to the upcoming Wellness Expo on September 24 at the New Braunfels Civic Center.

Reported on his architectural business and road analysis work, expressing concern about development around White Ranch.