Lamesa City Council members were adamant Tuesday in stating a proposed four-cent property tax increase for the 2021-2022 fiscal year is not set in stone. The tax rate won’t become final until the council holds two public hearings and votes twice on the tax rate. The proposed tax rate of 86.3236 cents per $100 property value can change as city officials continue crunching the numbers on budget of more than $12 million. That funding covers four-percent salary increases for employees, increased incentives for firefighters for college class credits and certifications, and salary adjustments in the police department to put them at a competitive ...