McALLEN — As part of the proposed $630 million municipal budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, McAllen City Manager Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E. recommended to Mayor Javier Villalobos and the McAllen City Commissioners a significant decrease in the property tax rate for McAllen taxpayers. The proposed recommendation lowers the property tax rate from $0.4956 per $100 valuation to $0.4799 per $100 valuation. This means a savings for taxpayers, in a year that faces unforeseen challenges.“This decrease in the McAllen property tax rate is important for our taxpayers because it will provide relief during this unprecedented time,” said Rodriguez. “This further emphasizes ...