BY CLAIRE SHOOP & CHLOE YOUNG
Leander leaders set maximum tax rate The Leander tax rate will not increase as City Council set the maximum possible rate for scal year 2023-24 at the current tax rate of $0.432325 per $100 valuation. The details If council adopts the current tax rate for the upcoming scal year, homeowners in Williamson County would, on average, see a $185.05 increase to their annual property tax bill due to rising property values, according to city documents. Similarly, Travis County homeowners would see an average yearly increase of $312.23 on their tax bill. Next steps Council voted to host a public hearing on the tax rate Sept. 7, after press time. A nal tax rate would likely be adopted Sept. 8.
Leander City Manager Rick Beverlin accepts position in Nacogdoches Leander City Council will consider City Manager Rick Beverlin’s resignation at its Sept. 7 meeting after he accepted an oer Aug. 22 to be the next city manager for the city of Nacogdoches. Council will also meet in closed session Sept. 7 to discuss next steps for hiring a new city manager, according to an Aug. 23 city news release. What they’re saying In a phone call with Community Impact , Beverlin said he was drawn to Nacogdoches because of the opportunity to manage a historic Texas city. Having joined the city of Leander in 2019, he also cited the city’s accomplishments over the last four years, including its growth in population, navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and strength- ening its water infrastructure.
“The timing is good and we have the city teed
up on every front. [Leander is] posed for success.” RICK BEVERLIN, OUTGOING LEANDER CITY MANAGER
“I appreciate all your support and that of the community and our local and regional partners,” Beverlin wrote in a letter to City Council. “It is a bittersweet moment and wish all of you the best and the city much success, prosperity and peace.” Looking ahead Beverlin’s last day in Leander will be Nov. 1. In the upcoming months, Beverlin said he will work with City Council members to equip them with any necessary tools and ensure the transi- tion period is smooth.
$884M road, parks bond to go before county voters Williamson County Commissioners Court voted to put an $884 million bond package before voters at its Aug. 8 meeting. The overview The bond will be made up of two components: an $825 million road bond and a $59 million parks and recreation bond. The money under Proposition A would go toward constructing, acquiring, maintaining, expanding and improving 38 road, bridge and state highway projects across the county. Funds in Proposition B would be used for building new trails, improving parks facilities and acquiring land for future county parks. The bond election will take place Nov. 7 with early voting running from Oct. 23-Nov. 1.
Ballot breakdown All registered voters in Williamson County will be able to weigh in on two bond propositions totaling about $884 million.
Proposition A: $825 million for building new county roads
Proposition B: $59 million for adding trails, improving facilities and purchasing new land for county parks
SOURCE: WILLIAMSON COUNTYCOMMUNITY IMPACT
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