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Guadalupe County Judge unveils transparency behind budget, tax rate Public invited to review Guadalupe County proposed budget Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
A GOOD FIRST DAY BACK
Ball Early Childhood Center Pre-K students were the final group of students in Guadalupe County to return to class. Students throughout the county have all officially begun. Courtesy Seguin ISD. See more photos on page 3.
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(Seguin) – Guadalupe County leaders are not only saying that they are fiscally responsible. They are also showing taxpayers the evidence. This budget process, Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher has extended his commitment of maintaining fiscal responsibility by ensuring that all expenditures benefit the residents of Guadalupe County. In doing so, Kutscher has taken it upon himself to draft a letter directly to taxpayers. In that letter, he explains how the county’s growth has led to significant development, increased prosperity, and has added value, affecting the overall tax rate. “It is great to report that Guadalupe County remains financially strong because of
conservative decision-making and a well-planned, consistent approach to budgeting taxpayer dollars. The county has a strong fund balance, low debt and a conservative tax rate that reflects the commissioner’s court’s responsibility to the public,” said Kutscher. The process of creating a budget has involved several months of input from different departments as well as public budget workshops. Earlier this month, a proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year was presented to the commissioner’s court during an open public meeting. In his notice to residents, Kutscher says the proposed budget emphasizes its focus on meeting the needs of growth while ensuring efficient and highquality services. Rate, pg. 3