Houston Mayor John Whitmire unveils city budget proposal, warns ‘tough decisions’ loom

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Mayor John Whitmire said property taxes will not go up under his $6.7 billion proposal.

rolled out his proposed city budget for the 2025 fiscal year, avoiding tax hikes and garbage fees but also warning of difficult financial choices looming in the future.

Whitmire said his proposal does not include property tax increases or other proposed mechanisms to raise revenue like garbage pickup fees or an extension of parking meter hours in downtown. Whitmire said it is likely Houston City Council will approve a contract with a team from Ernst & Young to conduct a city-wide efficiency review to find ways to cut costs and make departments more efficient.

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