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Abilene
A request to apply historic overlay zoning to a 0.139-acre property currently zoned for general commercial use.
This could preserve the historic character of the building but may add restrictions on future renovations.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days.
A resident encouraged the Council to provide more transparency in the budget process and invited citizens to participate in upcoming workshops.
The board is managing the financial health and administrative tasks of the fire department's retirement fund to ensure retirees get their benefits on time.
Abilene's city government is under a cyberattack, and they're refusing to pay the ransom. This means your personal data and city services could be at risk.
The council adopted a $414.6 million operating budget and a tax rate of $0.7495 per $100, which will increase the city property tax bill for a median-valued homestead by about $60.55 annually. Residents voiced concerns over spending and tax burdens, while council members debated staffing and funding priorities.
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