FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget and Tax Rate
Summary
The city approved its annual operating budget, which dictates spending on police, fire, parks, and infrastructure. Debates centered around employee compensation, tax rates, and operational spending priorities.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 13
- Last 30 days
- 5
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Aug 13, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Directs municipal spending and departmental allocations for the entire upcoming fiscal year.
All city residents relying on municipal services, infrastructure maintenance, and public safety.
Taxpayers facing increased fees and property valuations.
Mentions & discussions (15)
New city of Longview budget includes handful of rate increases
The city of Longview’s monthly sanitation rate will increase by 46 cents in October after the City Council’s decision to continue providing recycling services. The council on Thursday decided to […]
City Council - Sep 18, 2026
The city is keeping property tax rates steady for residents this coming year, balancing operations and debt service without raising the levy.
Longview City Council approves unchanged property tax rate for 2026-27
Longview City Council approves unchanged property tax rate for 2026-27 cbs19.tv
Longview City Council approves unchanged property tax rate for 2026-27
Longview City Council maintains the property tax rate at 56 cents per $100 value for 2026-27, coupled with a sanitation service fee increase.
City Council - Sep 17, 2026
The city approved its annual operating budget, which dictates spending on police, fire, parks, and infrastructure. Debates centered around employee compensation, tax rates, and operational spending priorities.
Abbott campaigning to make Texas more affordable: Here’s what his plan tackles
Gov. Greg Abbott has made affordability a central theme of his campaign, rolling out a smorgasbord of policy proposals he says will bring down the cost of living in Texas. “We’re going to make Texas one of the ...
Trustees vote to lower Spring Hill ISD property tax rate, adopt balanced budget
Published 5:38 am Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Spring Hill ISD trustees on Tuesday adopted a balanced budget for the first time in three years and a slightly lower propert...
Longview ISD board lowers property tax rate, approves $152M budget
Published 5:40 am Wednesday, August 26, 2026 By News-Journal Staff ...
Longview ISD approves lower tax rate for 2026-27 school year
Longview ISD trustees approved a lower tax rate, a balanced $152.2 million budget and retention payments for eligible employees.
Pine Tree ISD board votes to cut property taxes, though 2026-27 budget deficit remains
Published 5:45 am Saturday, August 15, 2026 Pine Tree ISD taxpayers will have a lower property tax rate for the 2026-27 school year. Board members voted recently to...
Longview proposes staff raises without raising property taxes
Longview proposes staff raises without raising property taxes AOL.com
City Council - Aug 13, 2026
The city manager presented the proposed $245 million budget for fiscal year 2026-27, which maintains the current property tax rate of 56.19 cents per $100 valuation and includes employee market pay adjustments.
Abbott, Hinojosa pitch dueling plans to address affordability
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott outlined his plans to address home and car insurance costs during a Wednesday campaign stop in Houston. The policy proposals from the Republican governor come as […]
During East Texas stop, Abbott calls for ban on data centers in rural neighborhoods
Published 5:30 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 By Taylor Goldenstein and Kayla Guo, The Texas...
Longview City Council determines property tax rates for 2024-25 fiscal year
Longview City Council determines property tax rates for 2024-25 fiscal year KLTV.com
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