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City of Odessa criticized on spending, tax increases during budget proposal hearing
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Joseph Sweeney , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· August 26, 2026
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Key points The proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year would bring in $333,000,000 in revenue. This is an increase from the current plan, which brings in nearly $322,000,000.
Taxpayers are speaking out against proposed budget changes. The proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year would bring in $333,000,000 in revenue. This is an increase from the current plan, which brings in nearly $322,000,000.
The proposed budget includes changes to property taxes and city water rates. Further details about the proposed budget are available.
The new fiscal year begins on October 1, and the proposed budget has sparked criticism from taxpayers regarding spending and tax increases.
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Category: government Published: August 26, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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