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WF City Council hears proposal to raise taxes to increase police salaries

On Tuesday, Wichita Falls City Council members were presented with a proposal from the city’s chief financial officer that would give police an 11 percent raise and all other employees a 5 percent raise, and would use a property tax…

Wichita Falls City Council considers property tax increase on Tuesday

Wichita Falls City Council will consider raising property taxes to the maximum amount allowed by law at their meeting Tuesday. City Manager Darron Leiker’s original budget proposed a slight reduction in property taxes, but passionate outcry from members of the…

WF City councillors discuss tax increases in light of looming public safety crisis

Although the budget proposal includes a tax cut for Wichita Falls residents, City Council members began discussing possible tax increases Tuesday after Wichita Falls police officers passionately asked for higher salaries. City councillors met for a special session to discuss…