WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Waco's City Manager Bradley Ford earns nearly $468,000 a year, making him one of the highest-paid city managers in Texas. At the same time, Waco has a $1.7 billion debt. City officials say most of this debt (72%) is paid through service fees, not property taxes. The average Waco homeowner pays about $28 per month toward the city's debt. Mayor Jim Holmes defends Ford's high salary, saying it reflects the city's complex needs.

Waco City Manager Bradley Ford is among Texas' top 10 highest-paid city managers, earning a base salary of $371,495 and total compensation of approximately $468,000 last year.

The city of Waco currently faces a debt of $1.7 billion, though officials state 72% of this debt is funded through user fees rather than property taxes.

The average Waco h

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