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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Nacogdoches public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Health Plan Sustainability
The city approved a partnership with MyMD Select to provide direct primary care options for city employees, aiming to cut down on expensive emergency room visits and manage rising health insurance claims.
Regional Water Planning Contract with Plummer Associates
Council members emphasized the vital need to protect local groundwater and surface water supplies from being diverted to major urban centers like DFW and Austin by regional water entities.
FY 2027 Proposed Budget and Property Tax Impact
The City Council and staff reviewed the proposed FY 2027 budget, discussing revenue estimates, property tax collection rates, departmental expenditures, and rising healthcare and equipment replacement costs.
Lanana Creek Trail North Bridge Construction
The council approved a $90,000 design-build contract with CoxJones Contractors to replace a deteriorating bridge on the north end of the Lanana Creek Trail, restoring key trail connectivity.
Manufactured Housing Zoning Compliance
The city updated its comprehensive plan, zoning code, and zoning map to comply with new Texas legislation requiring cities to permit HUD-code manufactured homes by right in at least one residential district.
Manufactured Housing Zoning Compliance
The city proposed updates to the Future Land Use Plan and Code of Ordinances to establish a Two Family Mixed Residential class and a new district accommodating HUD-code manufactured housing.
Sex Offender Residency Restrictions
The council enacted a new ordinance restricting registered sex offenders from living or lingering within 1,000 feet of child safety zones like schools and parks.
Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrades
Council selected Tetra Tech to design a multi-year replacement and upgrade of the city's water and wastewater SCADA control systems.