Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in McLennan County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in budget with critical priority
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Adoption
The county is balancing its upcoming budget by evaluating operational expenditures, employee incentives, outside entity funding cuts, and a proposed property tax rate increase to maintain fiscal health and address deferred maintenance.
Health Plan Sustainability
Waco is tightening its belt by hiking health insurance premiums for city employees by 7% and dropping coverage for weight-loss drugs. It’s a tough move aimed at balancing the books, but it definitely hits the wallets of the people who keep the city running.
FY 2027 Property Tax Rate
Because of a massive administrative screw-up, over 130 Texas cities—including some in McLennan County—are currently legally barred from raising property taxes. Local officials are scrambling to figure out how this budget freeze will impact city services and upcoming projects.