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Bell County Commissioner Louie Minor provides an in-depth look at the upcoming Commissioner's Court agenda and discusses the county's proposed budget, tax rates, and ongoing animal shelter controversy.

• Detailed walkthrough of the August 18th Commissioner's Court agenda including consent items, departmental submissions, and workshop items
• Update on the failed motion to fund an outreach coordinator position at the Bell County Animal Shelter despite high euthanasia rates
• Overview of the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget with a decrease in property tax rate to the "no new revenue" rate of $33.27 per $100 valuation
• Explanation of state-imposed unfunded mandates, particularly the 100% disabled veterans property tax exemption
• Insights from Commissioner Minor's visit to Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and their successful animal welfare programs
• Information about the upcoming PAW (Public Accountability for Animal Welfare) rally on August 20th at 5pm followed by the tax rate public hearing at 6pm
• Discussion of the county's capital improvement projects including jail expansion and mental health unit

Join us at the upcoming public hearings on August 20th and 25th to make your voice heard on these important county issues.

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