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Majority of San Antonio council balks at property tax increase proposed by city manager
By Michael Karlis at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
Editor’s note: This story was corrected to include the accurate percentage for the proposed tax increase. In a rare moment of unity, the majority of San Antonio City Council appears to agree Thursday that the proposed budget thrown together by City Manager Erik Walsh is a nonstarter. Tasked with ...
Key takeaway In a rare moment of unity, the majority of San Antonio City Council appears to agree Thursday that the proposed budget thrown together by City Manager Erik Walsh is a nonstarter.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The city council's reluctance to support the proposed property tax increase is likely to resonate with many San Antonio homeowners who are already feeling the pinch of rising living costs. As the council delves deeper into the budget, they will need to balance the need for increased revenue with the potential burden on taxpayers. The fact that the majority of the council is united in their opposition to the proposed tax increase suggests that they are attuned to the concerns of their constituents. As the budget process moves forward, it will be worth watching how the council proposes to plug the financial gap without relying on a property tax increase, and what alternative revenue streams or cost-cutting measures they may consider. This debate is also likely to have implications for the city's ability to fund key priorities, such as public safety and infrastructure projects.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Editor’s note: This story was corrected to include the accurate percentage for the proposed tax increase. In a rare moment of unity, the majority of San Antonio City Council appears to agree Thursday that the proposed budget thrown together by City Manager Erik Walsh is a nonstarter. Tasked with ...
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