The official podcast for local government nerds, from the folks behind ZacTax. We talk about everything from sales tax to city management to college sports, and bring you stories from the front lines of local government administration.
ZacCast
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5.0(15 reviews)
84 episodes
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YouTube63
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The official podcast for local government nerds, from the folks behind ZacTax. We talk about everything from sales tax to city management to college sports, and bring you stories from the front lines of local government administration.
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Publishing Since
10/28/2019
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Recent Episodes
August 28, 2025
Throwing the kitchen at SB10
<p>In this episode, Patrick and Chad discuss the latest twists in SB 10 and what a proposed 1% property tax cap could mean for Texas cities. They break down how appraisal methods are quietly shifting more of the tax burden onto homeowners, why the Legislature’s “populist” fixes may actually worsen the problem, and what cities can do to prepare. From the looming pressure to fee out basic services, to the long-term need for more housing supply, they explore the fiscal tradeoffs facing local governments—and why telling a clearer story to residents and legislators is key to surviving the next round of reform.</p><p><strong>Timeline<br></strong>00:00 - Summer Reflections and Family Adventures<br>06:15 - Legislative Updates: SB 10 and Property Tax Changes<br>12:53 - Navigating Local Government Challenges<br>18:13 - The Burden Shift: Residential vs. Commercial Property Taxes<br>25:32 - The Future of Housing and Urban Development<br>34:31 - Impact of Prop 13 on California's Housing Market<br>40:39 - Understanding Tax Burden and Housing Development<br>41:09 - It's College Football Season, Baby!</p>
April 16, 2025
Will the voucher debate spare Texas cities this session?
<p>In this episode, Chad and Patrick discuss innovations in local government presented at the AFI conference last week, and check in on the Texas Legislature as the session is kicking into high gear. </p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong><br>00:00 Legislative Updates and AFI Innovations<br>11:05 The Voucher Debate in Texas Politics<br>21:02 Local Government Legislation and Its Implications<br>32:19 Impact of Corporations on Local Economies<br>34:04 Legislative Challenges and Political Interests<br>36:11 Property Tax Legislation and Its Implications<br>40:10 AI in Economic Development: Innovations and Applications<br>54:38 Building Secure AI Models for Confidential Data</p>
April 4, 2025
This is an April Fools joke, right?
<p>In this episode, Chad and Patrick discuss the current state of the economy, focusing on market uncertainty and the challenges faced by city managers in forecasting sales tax revenues. They explore the importance of data-driven decision-making and the use of leading indicators to understand consumer behavior. The conversation reflects on past economic crises and emphasizes the need for caution in navigating current economic challenges, advocating for a measured approach to decision-making during uncertain times.</p><p>00:00 - Market Uncertainty and Economic Indicators<br>07:28 - Forecasting Sales Tax in Uncertain Times<br>16:38 - Probabilistic Approaches to Budgeting<br>23:39 - Leveraging Data Science for Economic Predictions<br>25:02 - Analyzing Consumer Sentiment and Sales Tax Predictions<br>30:15 - Historical Context: Lessons from Past Economic Downturns<br>33:35 - Navigating Current Economic Uncertainty<br>38:18 - Making Informed Decisions in Times of Crisis<br>41:37 - Finding Balance: Optimism vs. Pessimism in City Management<br></p>
84 total episodes available with 3 transcripts
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