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Should Austin have a tax rate increase? Prop Q on ballot this November
['Angela Shen']
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The Brief Prop Q for a property tax increase is on November's ballot in Austin Prop Q proposes an increase of five cents per $100 of taxable property value, or about $300 a year for the average homeowner Supporters say "care, not cuts" while opponents say the city should take a closer look at spendingAustin voters will see a property tax increase on the ballot this November.
"Care, not cuts," supporters sayWhat they're saying:Over 30 organizations have expressed their support for Prop Q.
Several unions, first responders, and social workers are campaigning for "care not cuts," urging people to vote for Prop Q in November.
They say the proposed property tax rate increase protects vital services like public safety and housing.
Opposition says it will hurt peopleThe other side:However, others argue Prop Q will hurt people.