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Commissioner Tom Ramsey Saves Taxpayers Hard-Earned Money
Commissioner Ramsey succeeds in setting budget priorities for residents’ needs above the Court’s desires
Harris County, TX – The confusing and chaotic process for Harris County’s 2023 budget has come to a conclusion. Commissioner Tom Ramsey was able to save residents from paying an additional $250M in taxes, making Harris County operate at the same budget it had last year with additional revenue of $70M from new construction and $30M from carryover funds.
Statement from Commissioner Tom Ramsey:
“Despite the misrepresentations from today, the proposed tax rates would’ve resulted in generating a quarter-billion-dollars more in tax revenue. Posting this increase for five consecutive meetings is proof that the Court majority never intended to negotiate. Our constituents have been victims of wasteful spending for four years. From the addition of seven new departments, an $11M politically bid-rigged contract, and a historically expensive and disruptive redistricting yet no commitment to more neighborhood patrol officers – enough is enough. I am proud to have done my part in protecting our residents from the reckless management of their money.”
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