My tax bill has increased significantly each year, this is only going to increase it more. Why are taxes so high on the island?
Our total tax rate on the island is $2.40 per $100 valuation therein abouts. Compared to many cities, it is quite low, especially as it relates to total tax. You have to look at other municipalities and see if they have MUD's, PID's, ESD's to see the total tax rate for that particular community. We wrap all of those services into your rate in Galveston. Tax bills significantly increase when the value of your property increases. We look at increased property values as somewhat of a positive. Raised values mean the market is growing and sales are good. It also means your house is in good condition and is a nice addition to the community. If your home is unfairly valued vs comparable homes of like condition, then you can protest that value.

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1. Will senior citizens be affected by this increase?
2. Why are the projects on the informational handouts and online listed as “Sample Projects”? Is it a complete list?
3. How do they know the cost of these projects? Have they received bids?
4. What is the timeline and priority for each project?
5. Why does the ballot language for the bond election include the words "and other related public infrastructure"?
6. The City received a significant amount of federal funding after Ike. Why would you need to ask for additional funds?
7. Will the proposed tax rate increase be rescinded after the completion of the projects?
8. If the bonds pass is the City going to raise the value of my home by 3.5%?
9. My tax bill has increased significantly each year, this is only going to increase it more. Why are taxes so high on the island?
10. How did the city come up with the $60 annual increase suggested in the educational materials?
11. Why is the City holding a bond election rather than paying for the projects as we go?
12. Can you assure the citizens that this would fix the drainage problems in the City?
13. What does this mean for commercial property owners?
14. Why can’t you increase the sales tax or gas tax to fund these projects?
15. Why does the ballot language for the bond election include the words "and other related public infrastructure"?