Austin voters said 'no' to Prop Q, a plan that would have changed how the city spends its money. Now, the City Council is exploring other options to get a better handle on the budget.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 17 mentions in the last 30 days, 4 the 60 before, 6 the 90 before that.
The budget will determine the city's tax rate and spending priorities for the next year.
All Austin residents benefit from the services funded by the city budget.
Property owners may see higher tax bills.
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The city is starting its budget process. This will determine how much money goes into city services like police, fire, parks, and road maintenance for the next year.