I’m excited to share my latest article in the September issue of Helotes Highlights, featuring one of our Helotes’ truly special nonprofit organizations, Saving a Hero’s Place. This incredible organization honors fallen first responders by building handcrafted honor chairs that preserve their memory and celebrate their service. Each chair is a lasting tribute to a […]
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Helotes Budget Public Hearing
Have you ever wondered why City Council holds public hearings—or what actually happens during one? My September “Town Talk” column in Helotes Highlights takes a closer look at the purpose of public hearings, when they are required, and why public participation is such an important part of local government. Whether the topic is the budget, […]
Investing in Helotes and Its Workforce: Setting the Ad Valorem Rate
The conversation about Helotes’ ad valorem tax rate should be about more than simply whether the city is “raising taxes.” It should also be about what we expect from our local government, the people who provide the essential services on which we depend, and what it costs to maintain the level of service and quality […]
What is “Ad Valorem?”
You may have seen the words “ad valorem” on your property tax bill and wondered what they mean. Simply put, ad valorem is Latin for “based on value.” An ad valorem tax is a tax based on the value of your property. Each year, the Bexar Central Appraisal District determines the market value of your […]