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Shared that many Mystic Shores residents are selling homes due to high taxes and asked for tax relief for fixed-income residents.

Spoke about county road conditions and requested increased funding for road rebuilding.

Expressed concern that rising property taxes will price fixed-income seniors out of their homes.

Urged the court to sharpen pencils and adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate.

Suggested adding more explanatory footnotes and line-item clarity to the budget document for public understanding.

Asked the court to lower spending and avoid tax hikes so residents can keep more of their money.

Argued that the proposed tax increase is too high compared to nearby cities and asked the court to reconsider and trim spending.

Pointed out that supporting social programs while raising taxes increases financial strain on struggling families.

Asked about road construction spending and expressed concern about the condition of county roads.

Expressed concern about potential tax increases in the Veramendi neighborhood.

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.