"Local Control" is a Perverted Big Government Argument

Local politicians and big government advocates continually use the argument that local governments should not be constrained by state law on how much they can tax citizens or whom they can annex to increase their control over more people and increase revenue without raising taxes.

Georgetown and the Texas Municipal League are both opposing any state imposed restrictions on a cities ability to increase property tax revenue.

"Conservative lawmakers, including State Sens. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) and Van Taylor (R-Plano), are pushing reforms aimed at slowing the growth of property taxes levied by cities and counties.

Reformers hope to limit excessive tax increases by empowering voters, not via legislative mandate. The most prominent measure would require that cities and counties obtain voter approval for a year-over-year tax increase above 4 percent." Property Tax Reform

"Why Does the Texas Municipal League Oppose Tax Reform?

Their own governing documents answer this question. TML and other tax-funded government associations exist for the sole purpose of advancing the interests of governments – including their ability to tax, spend, and borrow – not taxpayers. TML’s Constitution. Section 2.1 clearly states:"

“The purpose of this organization is to advance and sustain the interests of the cities of Texas.”

"As a governing philosophy, the “local control” doctrine is antithetical to that of our Constitutional Republic, which exists to empower citizens and protect their rights.

What TML actually supports is local government control – the unlimited power of local politicians – not limited governmen

Georgetown citizens need to get involved with the city government and hold them accountable for the budget. Question boldly all the expenditures and make the city justify the expenditures, especially the issuance of bond debt!