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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming CAMERON ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Major Capital Spending Without Disclosed Funding
The board is considering a slate of capital improvement projects, including a new gym roof, HVAC upgrades, and athletic turf presentations under Item 15. The agenda does not specify the total cost or how these projects will be funded, opening the door to debt issued without voter approval.
Response
DEMAND FISCAL TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Cameron ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item 15, what is the total cost for these capital projects, and will they be funded from the current budget or through new debt? Taxpayers oppose any plan to use Certificates of Obligation to bypass voters.’
💰 Impact: Potential New Debt
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Vote on Appraisal District Board Member
The school board will vote on a nominee for the Milam Appraisal District Board of Directors. This position is critical, as the appraisal district determines the property values that drive local tax bills for every homeowner.
Response
ENGAGE THE VOTE: Contact the Cameron ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item 14, who are you nominating for the Milam Appraisal District Board, and what is their public position on protecting homeowners from aggressive appraisal hikes? This vote must be transparent.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Appraisals
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Large Bill Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a ‘Bill Over $100,000’ as part of a bundled ‘Consent Agenda’ vote, which discourages individual scrutiny. Without details, taxpayers cannot know if this is a routine payment or a controversial new contract being passed without discussion.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Cameron ISD Board. ‘I demand Consent Item 7.F, the bill over $100,000, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know where this money is going before it’s approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed Employee Stipends
The board will vote on new employee stipends without disclosing the total cost or the source of funding in the public agenda. This spending could impact the district’s budget and future property tax rates, and deserves a full public explanation before a vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Cameron ISD Board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 13, please publicly disclose the total cost of the proposed employee stipends and the source of the funds before any vote is taken.’
💰 Impact: Potential Taxpayer Expense
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