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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Leander public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
City Council Strategic Planning and Goal Setting
The city council met for an annual retreat to establish long-term priorities, guiding principles, and direction for municipal staff.
Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Forecast & Long-Term Modeling
The Leander City Council was scheduled to gather for a retreat to discuss the city's current identity and long-term goals. The session aimed to align city staff operations with the council's overall vision for the community's future growth.
2027 Employee Health Benefits Contract
The council completed the last step of moving employee benefits into a tax-exempt trust, which saves the city money on insurance premium payments starting with the 2027 plan year.
Trust Financial Depository Designation
The board considered designating Frost Bank as the official financial depository for the newly created Employee Benefits Trust. The item also established authorized financial signatories for trust accounts.
Employee Benefits Trust Creation
The city established an internal trust to purchase employee insurance, saving roughly $150,000 a year by bypassing certain state insurance premium taxes.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Tax Rate Adoption
Leander kept its property tax rate steady at 41.7 cents per $100, which will generate more revenue because of new construction across the city.
Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Rate Setting
The city initiated the formal tax rate adoption process by accepting calculations, setting a proposed tax rate of $0.467986, and scheduling a public hearing.