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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BLUE RIDGE ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
| ALERT (LEVEL 8) |
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Tax Resolution Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve the ‘2026 Tax Roll Resolution’ as part of the Consent Agenda, a bundle of items passed with a single vote and no discussion. This procedure prevents public debate on a key component of your future property tax bill. Tax-related decisions should always be made in the open with a separate, recorded vote.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Blue Ridge ISD board and demand that ‘Item 7.C, the Tax Roll Resolution, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a full discussion and a separate, roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to see where each board member stands on our tax burden.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Grant Presentation Lacks Detail on Future Costs
The board will receive a presentation on a ‘JET Grant.’ While grants can provide short-term funds, they often come with long-term strings attached, such as hiring new staff or implementing programs that local taxpayers must continue to fund forever after the grant money runs out.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Blue Ridge ISD board before the meeting. Ask: ‘Regarding Agenda Item 5.A, what are the long-term financial obligations, hiring mandates, and data-sharing requirements attached to this JET Grant? Will local taxpayers be on the hook when the grant money is gone?’
💰 Impact: Unfunded Mandates
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