Edinburg Balanced Budget with No Tax Rate Increase and Historic Minimum Wage Bump Approved
· Texas Border Business
The Edinburg City Council approved a balanced budget of $96.7 million for the General Fund and $174.7 million overall on September 15, 2026, maintaining the property tax rate at $0.6300 per $100 of assessed value, the lowest since 1991. A key feature is the establishment of a $15 per hour minimum wage for full-time city employees, raising pay for 174 frontline workers. The budget focuses on essential services, including infrastructure improvements, public safety, and community amenities, without relying on federal funds. Mayor Omar Ochoa emphasized the city's commitment to fiscal responsibility and workforce support.
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