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Advocated for zero-based budgeting models and stricter scrutiny of municipal operating and capital improvement contracts.

Questioned the allocation of unrestricted interest earnings and the funding sources for legal settlements and community art projects.

Criticized council transparency, board appointments, and public meeting accessibility.

Expressed concern over rising property taxes, new fees, and budget transparency, urging fiscal discipline before increasing costs for residents.

Stated that the proposed tax rate exceeds the no-new-revenue rate and urged the council to adopt the lower rate.

Expressed concern over campaign contributions from industrial developers and tax abatements for large corporations.

Presented analysis on Tarrant Appraisal District appraisal equity across property value tiers and tax burdens.

Questioned why the city doesn't charge full impact fees to new businesses instead of offering tax abatements.

Asked why the city doesn't raise the tax rate more to avoid constant fee increases and suggested a homestead exemption for the elderly.