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· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway The amount of money this could bring in is estimated to be around $2.
City staff may see cost of living increases funded by a potential tax rate change. 67 million, with some of it coming from newly added properties. A specific tax rate has been identified for potential future approval.
This rate is associated with a very small increase in terms of pennies. Further details on this matter are available from the Odessa City Council, including the process for public hearings on the proposed tax rate.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) ·
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What is this story about? City staff may see cost of living increases funded by a potential tax rate change. The amount of money this could bring in is estimated to be around $2.67 million, with some of it coming from newly…
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