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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MCLEAN ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Prepares for New Bond or Debt Issuance
The board is voting to hire a financial advisor and bond counsel to plan for a ‘potential bond election’ or ‘the issuance… of debt.’ This is the first step toward taking on millions in new debt, which could raise property taxes for years to come and may be done without voter approval.
Response
DEMAND VOTER APPROVAL: Contact the McLean ISD board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Items 13 and 14, I urge you to commit that any new debt, especially Certificates of Obligation, will be put before the voters for approval. Taxpayers must have the final say on new debt.’
💰 Impact: Future Property Tax Hikes
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Vote on County Appraisal District Board Member
The school board is voting to select a candidate for the Wheeler County Appraisal District Board of Directors. This board oversees the entity that determines property values, directly impacting every homeowner’s property tax bill.
Response
DEMAND A TAXPAYER-FOCUSED VOTE: Contact the McLean ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 12, please vote for the Appraisal District board candidate with a clear record of defending homeowners and demanding fair, transparent property appraisals.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Appraisals
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Restrictive Public Comment Policy in Effect
The agenda limits public comment to only five people, with a three-minute time limit for each. This policy can prevent concerned parents and taxpayers from having their voices heard by their elected officials on critical issues like new debt.
Response
DEFEND YOUR RIGHT TO SPEAK: Contact the McLean ISD board and ask them to reform the public comment policy. ‘A limit of five speakers is not sufficient for a district of our size. Please expand public comment opportunities so all taxpayers can be heard.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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