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Local Government Involvement
City Council Meetings
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Why are they Important?
Attending and speaking at City Council meetings is one of the most effective ways to make your voice heard and influence the decisions that shape your community.
Common Issues discussed in City Council Meetings Include but not limited to:
Local Budget and Finance:
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Setting the local tax rate
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Approving the city's annual budget and expenditure of tax receipts
Local Laws and Regulations:
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Adopting and amending city ordinances
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Establishing land use and zoning regulations
Local Infrastructure and Services:
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Planning and approving capital improvement projects
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Managing local public services
Local Contracts and Land Transactions:
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Authorizing and approving major contracts
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Managing the purchase or lease of real property
City Administration and Personnel:
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Selecting residents to serve on local boards and commissions
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Deliberating on personnel matters within city departments
Your participation helps ensure that these decisions reflect the needs and values of the people they affect most: you and your neighbors.
School Board Meetings
Why are they Important?
Strong schools build strong communities and your voice plays a vital role.
Attending School Board meetings is one of the most direct ways to stay informed about local public education and advocate for the needs of students, teachers, and families.
Common Issues discussed in School Board Meetings Include but not limited to:
Budget and operating expenses
Teacher shortages and staffing challenges
Curriculum content and teaching materials
Student achievement and standardized testing
Student discipline, including bullying and violence
Class size and school overcrowding
School safety and law enforcement presence
Facilities planning, including school closures and construction
Bond measures and local levies for funding
Community engagement and public input on decisions
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Your presence and input help ensure that our schools reflect the values and aspirations of the communities they serve.
Tarrant County Commissioners Court Meetings
Why are they Important?
The County Commissioners Court plays a vital role in shaping the future of our communities.
Presided over by the County Judge, this governing body makes key decisions that directly impact your daily life.
Common Issues discussed in the Tarrant County Commissioners Court Include but not limited to:
Budget and Finance
Elections and Redistricting
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Infrastructure and Community Development
