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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour MPs call on Rachel Reeves to scrap council tax

If we are to succeed in our mission to transform Britain and fight back against Reform, we must be bold and embrace new ideas that put more money back into the pockets of working people. One place we can start is by looking at ways we can abolish the outdated, deeply regressive, and increasingly indefensible council tax system. Created in the early 1990s and still based on property valuations from 1991, it bears little resemblance to the realities of today's housing market.
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fromAustin Monitor
6 months ago

City facing a $33 million deficit for 2026 - Austin Monitor

City faces significant budget shortfall due to property tax cap.
Council considers tax rate election to address financial challenges.
City employees to receive wage increases despite budget deficit.
Revenue growth slowing, particularly in sales tax collections.
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