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Lawsuit filed against City of Austin seeks to stop funds being collected for Project Connect

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Published  August 28, 2024 9:43pm CDT
Austin
FOX 7 Austin

Project Connect lawsuit filed

A new class action lawsuit against the City of Austin wants to pump the brakes on collecting millions of tax dollars for Project Connect.

AUSTIN, Texas - A new class action lawsuit against the City of Austin wants to pump the brakes on collecting millions of tax dollars for Project Connect.

The lawsuit claims the tax rate for the project is "miscalculated" because the money is not being used as promised.

Back in 2020, voters approved an increase in property tax rates to fund Project Connect.

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Supporters of Project Connect said this new lawsuit is another frivolous attempt by a "vocal minority" to stop the transit construction.