Harris County Judge, commissioners fail to reach budget agreement; law enforcement budget takes a hit

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Tuesday was the last day for Harris County Commissioners to set a budget for 2023, but because two commissioners refused to show up to yet another hearing, County Judge Lina Hidalgo says critical resources in the county will take a hit.

to set a budget for 2023, but because two commissioners refused to show up to yet another hearing, County Judge Lina Hidalgo says critical resources in the county will take a hit.

Noticeably absent from Tuesday's meeting again, were County Commissioners Jack Cagle and Tom Ramsey, and because of that, a new tax rate couldn't be approved. "There simply isn't money for that. We were going to give you an 8.25% raise. Now, it's going to be 4%. We will no longer have an additional 35 investigators or an additional cadet class for the sheriff's office. We're cutting money to the tune of $60 million for the sheriff, $5 million for the DA, and for the constables, I think it's around $11 million," said Hidalgo.

 

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They all trash, get your butts in there and do your jobs. Vote them cry babies out..

Won’t be her problem soon votered

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