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Arlington’s city staff are pushing a $769 million budget to close a $25 million gap, risking a small tax hike or water fee increases to fund critical services like street maintenance and homelessness programs. With property values down 1% and tax protests soaring, the tax rate may climb to 63 cents per $100 of valuation — a “no-new-revenue” ceiling some council members support for transparency, though Mayor Ross wants to avoid alarming residents. Water bills could rise 4.7–7.8%, still lower than neighboring cities, while officials review all fees to ensure market rates. The council will finalize the budget on September 15 after public hearings.

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