# Lubbock Votes to Raise Taxes for Safety | Lubbock News

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Podcast: [Lubbock News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lubbock-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571537)
Published: 2026-09-09T04:25:47+00:00
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Lubbock’s City Council just approved a new budget with a 6.78% property tax hike — a bump they trimmed from an even higher initial proposal — to fund critical safety upgrades and infrastructure improvements. The money will go toward hiring more officers, firefighters, and civilian staff, upgrading equipment, fixing streets, and boosting pay across departments — especially for public safety. While residents will feel the impact, city leaders say it’s a necessary investment to make Lubbock safer and more resilient, starting October 1. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/920db27af8b07948

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