About this Event
Property taxes continue to rise across Collin County, leaving many residents asking the same question:
If our communities are growing so quickly, why aren’t our tax bills going down?
Join us for a community town hall featuring local experts in economic development, property appraisals, and tax protests as we explore how growth, development, state funding decisions, and property valuations impact your tax bill.
This will be a fact-based, solutions-focused discussion designed to help residents better understand what’s driving rising property taxes and what actions they can take.
Featured Speakers:
• Brittany Black – Host & Moderator
• Anthony Satarino – Celina Economic Development Corporation
• Sumbel Zeb – Collin County Appraisal District Representative
• Michael Reeves – The Andy App
Topics We’ll Cover:
• Why property taxes continue to rise despite rapid growth
• How development impacts taxpayers and local infrastructure
• How the appraisal process works and what homeowners should know
• Homestead exemptions and taxpayer protections
• How to protest your appraisal and strengthen your case
• The relationship between state funding decisions and local property taxes
• What residents can do to advocate for meaningful change
Event Agenda:
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Why this issue matters to residents and how growth, state funding, and property taxes are connected.
The Growth Story — Who’s Building & Who Benefits?
How development works, who pays for infrastructure, and why growth hasn’t translated into lower tax bills.
How Your Home Gets Valued — And What You Don’t Know
A practical explanation of appraisals, exemptions, and the factors that influence your property’s value.
Fight Back — Your Rights & How To Use Them
Learn the protest process, important deadlines, and strategies that can help homeowners challenge valuations.
Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A
A discussion on growth, school funding, accountability, and the policies affecting local taxpayers.
Closing & Next Steps
Practical actions residents can take to stay informed, get involved, and advocate for their communities.
Bring your questions, your appraisal notice, and your curiosity. Leave with a clearer understanding of what’s driving your tax bill and what you can do about it.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
John and Judy Gay Public Library, 6861 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney, United States
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