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SPI Council moves forward on tax rate, Island projects
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points The council's actions and decisions were made during a meeting on August 5. The council approved a resolution related to the tax rate, which will be voted on in an upcoming meeting.
City council members recently addressed several key issues during a regular meeting. A proposed tax rate was set, with the rate remaining the same as the previous year. The council approved a resolution related to the tax rate, which will be voted on in an upcoming meeting.
The city also reviewed employee compensation, using findings from a comprehensive market salary survey. The survey examined city employee salaries and market competitiveness. Further details on these discussions, including the Island Gateway Median Project, are available from the city.
The council's actions and decisions were made during a meeting on August 5.
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Category: government Published: August 20, 2026 Source: Port Isabel Press Reading time: 1 min
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