• November 2025

    What’s on the Ballot in Glenn Heights

    Early Voting: October 20–31, 2025

    Election Day: November 4, 2025

Glenn Heights Bond Proposition

  1. Adds $34.5 million in new city debt to be repaid over decades with interest.

  2. Will appear on your property tax bill as part of the city’s debt service rate.

  3. The city’s adopted budget increases from $26,210,325 in FY 2024–25 to $34,706,200 in FY 2025–26. That’s a jump of more than 32% in just one year.

Charter Amendments

  1. Raises council pay to $500 per month and the mayor’s to $1,000 per month.

  2. Extends council terms to four years, meaning fewer elections and less accountability.

  3. Shifts more power to City Hall with less voter oversight.

Maxed Out Tax-Rate/Hidden Tax Hike:

The City Council adopted a property tax rate of $0.562795 — the highest legally allowed without triggering a citywide vote.

The rising property values mean the average homeowner will pay about $125 more this year even before the bond is added.

Reserves Available:

The city holds more than 250 days of reserves, far above the 60-day minimum. Instead of tapping reserves for one-time needs, leadership is borrowing more and passing costs onto taxpayers.

With inflation, a $50,000 purchase this year could cost $60,000 next year a 20% penalty for waiting.

Accountability Issues:

The city had to file an insurance claim for missing Public Works equipment, and no consistent inventory log is being kept.

Spending Growth/Capital Deficit:

The city’s adopted budget increases from $26,210,325 in FY 2024–25 to $34,706,200 in FY 2025–26. That’s a jump of more than 32% in just one year.

With supplements included, the budget climbs even higher — to $35.2M — making the total increase closer to 34%.

First Responder Pay Raises:

The mayor’s original recommendations for the budget did not include raises for first responders. It was only after other council members raised concerns that she shifted and made raises a priority.

Action:

In November, Glenn Heights voters will decide whether to approve $34.5 million in new debt and major changes to our city charter. Learn the facts, ask questions, and make your voice heard.