Taxpayer Time: College Station residents to speak on property tax rate

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College Station considers property tax increase, seeks public input. The College Station City Council is weighing a property tax increase and wants to hear from residents before making a final decision. The council will hold a public hearing this Thursday at 6 p.m. to gather community input on the proposed tax rate changes.

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Mayor John Nichols said the council is considering raising the tax rate to 51 cents per $100 of property value, which would cover basic city services without requiring voter approval.

"You know it's a balancing act, it's one that I find to be challenging, very rewarding," Nichols said.

The city could also ask voters to approve a higher rate. Cur