Mayor Jones is facing challenges in her role, with a significant tax increase potentially becoming a major issue. The city is dealing with a substantial budget deficit of $158 million. The mayor's approach to addressing this deficit has been to work independently, but it is unclear if this strategy will be effective.

Further details on the situation and the mayor's efforts to close the budget gap are available from Texas Public Radio. Limited information is available on the potential outcomes of the mayor's actions, but it is known that the tax increase is the largest in decades, and the city's budget deficit is a significant concern.