AUSTIN, Texas - In a few weeks, Austinites will vote on a tax rate increase, or Proposition Q.

There is bickering between a pro-tax hike political action committee and the creator of a website opposed to it.

What is Prop Q?

The backstory:

The proposition is a 5-cent increase per $100 of property value. According to the city, for the average homeowner, that's about a $302 annual increase for the city portion of their property tax bill.

The tax increase would help with things like first responder resources and homeless services. Advocates say it's needed because of federal cuts, but opponents say it makes Austin less affordable.

Debate over Prop Q

What they're saying:

The Love Austin Political Action Committee is in favor of Proposition Q on the November ballot. Joe Cascino is its

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