City Council Meeting - 2026/08/18

The City Council meeting of Nacogdoches Channel 21 held on August 20, 2026, focused primarily on budget discussions for fiscal year 2027. Public comments raised concerns about significant increases in various city budgets, including a 22% rise in the city hall budget and a 29% increase in the police budget, as well as the legality and appropriateness of transferring large portions of proprietary fund revenues to the general fund. The Finance Director clarified that these transfers are legal and necessary to cover costs such as revenue bond interest. The council formally acknowledged receipt of the proposed budget and voted to set the maximum proposed tax rate at 57.166 cents per $100 valuation, which is below the voter approval rate. No new contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.