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Harlingen proposing budget of about $71 million
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Fernando Del Valle , as published by MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· August 19, 2026
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Key points This amount includes expenditures of around $69. A proposed general fund budget is valued at approximately $71.
A proposed general fund budget is valued at approximately $71.7 million. This amount includes expenditures of around $69.6 million. Part of the budget will be allocated to a collective bargaining agreement for police officers, with a cost of about $3 million over three years.
The budget's impact on the city's fund balance is still being determined, with projections indicating a range of possible outcomes. City officials recently met with union leaders to finalize the agreement's cost.
Further details on the proposed budget and its implications are available, including information on how the budget was determined and what it may mean for the city's finances.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
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