The agency says it needs to raise the tax rate by nearly 60% to ensure the county’s aging flood control system can protect homes and businesses.
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Harris County is asking voters to approve a 58% tax hike for its flood control district through Proposition A, a measure local voters will see at the bottom of their ballots this election.
The Harris Flood Control District is the county agency that oversees flood mitigation and response efforts, and County Commissioner Adrian Garcia said they’re asking for the additional funds to maintain its projects…