Stan R. Farmer

The City of Converse held a public hearing regarding a proposed tax increase for the 2025 tax year. The proposed tax rate is $0.465000 per $100, which is greater than the no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.436015 per $100. The voter-approval tax rate is $0.465651 per $100. The hearing allowed the public to express their support for or opposition to the proposed tax rate. Information was provided on how to calculate property taxes under the different tax rates and a comparison of taxes imposed on the average residence homestead between 2024 and 2025 was presented.

The City of Converse held a public hearing regarding a proposed tax rate increase. The proposed tax rate is $0.441389 per $100, which is greater than the no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.421389 per $100. The voter-approval tax rate is $0.457067 per $100. The hearing allowed the public to express their support for or opposition to the proposed tax rate. The notice includes a comparison of taxes imposed on the average residence homestead last year versus the proposed taxes for this year.

The City Council of the City of Converse will hold a Public Hearing on the FY 2022-2023 Proposed Budget. The budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year's budget by $500,000, which is a 7.14% increase. The property tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year is $381,077. The proposed budget is available for public inspection at Converse City Hall and on the city's website.

The City of Converse ADA Accessibility Program aims to ensure full accessibility and usability for people with disabilities in all programs, services, benefits, activities, and facilities operated or funded by federal funds. The program values equal opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and full participation. Key goals include increasing awareness of the program, improving internal and external communications, increasing public participation in design and planning, developing a grievance process, and creating a sub-recipient monitoring program.

The 2019-2023 Strategic Plan for the City of Converse focuses on enhancing the quality of life for its citizens and businesses through improvements in various areas. Key areas of focus include resource management and policy, infrastructure development, public safety, development services, cultural enrichment (library, parks, historical preservation), and economic development. The plan aims to achieve these goals through initiatives such as improving municipal codes, optimizing city processes, enhancing communication with citizens, upgrading infrastructure, improving public safety services, promoting responsible growth and development, and fostering economic growth. Specific outcomes include improved financial health, enhanced public services, increased citizen engagement, and a more vibrant and sustainable community.