Harris County commissioners to consider highest tax rate in 20 y

Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis has proposed creating a new Community Safety Department as part of the county's proposed budget discussions. Key Details
* Funding: The proposed department requests an additional $4.5 million for the upcoming fiscal year, bringing the total proposed funding for related violence prevention, domestic violence, and community response programs to $15.3 million.
* Purpose: The department focuses on non-law enforcement and evidence-based community safety strategies, violence prevention, and local intervention programs.
* Context: The proposal is part of broader Harris County budget deliberations as county leaders balance funding across law enforcement, jail detention, and social safety net programs.

@susanbanthony : Everything has doubled in price, and now this

Thanks to all who vote for these clowns.

I'm glad that I moved (at least if this passes). Gotta love programs that are supposed to improve the community but increase homelessness when no one can afford the taxes.