City Hall’s presentation shows one side of the story, a “what they say vs what you should demand,” but who’s going to tell you about the costs, the risks, and what’s being left out?

Before you decide on the 2025 Glenn Heights Bonds and Glenn Heights Propositions A–J, see the questions City Hall doesn’t want you to ask.

Glenn Heights 2025 Propositions:

What City Hall Won’t Tell You

Proposition A – Longer Terms for Politicians

Pitch: Stability and consistency.
Reality: They want to keep their seats longer with fewer elections.
Hard Question: Do you trust politicians enough to give them more time in office with less accountability?

Proposition B – Paychecks for Politicians

Pitch: It’s only fair they get paid.
Reality: $48,000 a year funded by taxpayer dollars, while streets deteriorate and neighborhoods go without repairs.
Hard Question: Should politicians get pay raises before your streets get fixed?

The following slides were provided directly by the City of Glenn Heights during its September 20, 2025 Town Hall. This information is public record and shown here for reference. It is not financial advice. For personal financial impacts, please consult a qualified advisor.

Information Provided By City On Fiscal Impact of Prop B

Resolution Ordering General Election And Charter Election As Signed By City Leadership: https://glennheightstx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3706/Election-Order---Council-Places-and-Charter-Amendments---English?bidId=

Proposition C – Disqualify Candidates

Pitch: Keeps bad actors off the ballot.
Reality: It gives politicians the power to decide who you can vote for.
Hard Question: Do you want City Hall picking your choices instead of you?

Proposition D – Faster Laws, Less Debate

Pitch: Efficiency.
Reality: Fewer opportunities for public input, reducing chances for you to speak up.
Hard Question: Why rush ordinances through in one meeting…unless they don’t want you to notice what they’re doing?

Proposition E – Lowering the Bar to Win

Pitch: Simplifies elections.
Reality: A mayor or councilmember could win with 30% of the vote.
Hard Question: Should someone lead Glenn Heights if 70% of voters didn’t even want them?

Proposition F – Blank Check for a New Job

Pitch: We’ll create a liaison role.
Reality: Salary could hit up to $252,000 per year.
Hard Question: Who in Glenn Heights makes $250,000….and why should you pay a politician’s insider job that much?

Proposition G – Cut Your Rights in Half

Pitch: Streamlines the process.
Reality: You’ll have half the time (45 days) to hold the city accountable when they mess up.
Hard Question: Why are they protecting themselves instead of protecting you?

Propositions H–J – New Bond Debt

Pitch: Investments in our future.
Reality: We already pay until 2036 — now they want debt through 2045.
Hard Question: With inflation high and families already stretched, should we hand City Hall a new credit card in your name?

The following slides were provided directly by the City of Glenn Heights during its September 20, 2025 Town Hall. This information is public record and shown here for reference. It is not financial advice. For personal financial impacts, please consult a qualified advisor.

The Big Picture

City Hall wants you to believe this is about “progress.” But look closer: it’s about politicians locking in longer terms, bigger paychecks, more power, and more of your money.

Glenn Heights families deserve better than higher bills and fewer rights. Before we vote, wouldn’t you want to see all sides — not just the polished sales pitch? Ask yourself: do these changes protect you, or protect politicians?

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**This page presents questions and publicly available information. It is not legal or financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ’s

  • Several of the propositions (H, I, and J) involve issuing new bonds. Bonds are paid for by property taxes, and even the City’s own documents label these as “tax increases.” While the tax rate may not change immediately, the amount collected from homeowners goes up as property values rise and new debt is added.

  • The voter approval tax rate is the maximum tax rate the City Council can adopt without voter approval. This year, the Council chose that exact rate — the highest allowed without an election. So while they say the rate went “down,” it was only lowered to the legal ceiling.

  • Glenn Heights is already obligated to pay on existing bonds through 2036, according to S&P. New bonds tied to Propositions H–J would extend that debt load nearly another decade, into the 2040s. That’s stacking debt on top of debt.

  • Proposition B would give council members a taxpayer-funded salary, estimated at $48,000 per year. That’s money that could otherwise go to roads, parks, or public safety. The question is whether voters want to prioritize political paychecks before community needs.

  • Proposition E would allow candidates to win with a simple plurality — meaning someone could take a council seat with 30% of the vote. That lowers the bar for accountability and means the majority of voters could be left unrepresented.

  • The official resolutions ordering the election and listing the propositions — signed by the Mayor — are linked above on this page.