How do county decisions impact your property taxes, local debt, and government transparency? In this episode of Taxpayer Empowerment, Jose Melendez, Campaign Director of the Taxpayer Protection Project, sits down with Mark Henry, County Judge of Galveston County, for a deep dive into fiscal discipline at the local level.
They discuss how county government decisions across Texas shape the financial realities for taxpayers, from rising property taxes and local government debt to transparency, accountability, and the role of taxpayer-funded lobbyists at the state capitol.
Whether you’re a taxpayer, policymaker, or local government watcher, this conversation breaks down why county leadership matters and how fiscal responsibility can protect taxpayers.
Topics covered:
Property taxes and local government debt
Fiscal discipline in county government
Transparency and accountability in public spending
The impact of taxpayer-funded lobbying
How local decisions affect Texas taxpayers
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