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Harris County faces a record-setting 8% property tax hike as spending outpaces income for the fifth straight year, sparking fierce debate among commissioners. Republican Tom Ramsey leads the charge to slash non-essential programs like unarmed response teams, arguing cuts should come before tax increases. Critics including State Senator Paul Bettencourt call the proposed $3.1 billion budget “out of control,” while others like Lesley Briones stress fiscal responsibility amid rapid growth. Complicating matters: recent pay raises for elected officials, including the county treasurer, as leaders scramble to balance services and taxpayer burden.
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