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Amarillo

Civic Issues

Topics getting the most attention in Amarillo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.

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8 issues in governance

CriticalGovernance

Chief Financial Officer Appointment

Amarillo's City Council has a new member! David Prescott was just appointed to the Place 3 seat. We'll have to wait and see what his priorities will be for the city.

3 mentionsLast discussed Apr 14, 2026
HighGovernance

Board Meeting Streaming

Amarillo City Council is making big moves! They're talking water deals with Fermi America and looking at the Herring Hotel project, which could totally change the city's landscape. Plus, some art might be coming your way.

25 mentionsLast discussed Mar 24, 2026
HighGovernance↑Rising

Election Ballot Procedures

Your vote matters in the Amarillo City Council Place 3 runoff! Early voting is happening now, so get out there and help decide who represents you.

11 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Feb 17, 2026
MediumGovernance

Public Concerns on Commissioner Conduct

Randall County Commissioners are holding a meeting on April 28th. What's on the agenda? You'll have to tune in to find out what decisions are being made that could affect you.

9 mentionsLast discussed Feb 2, 2026
HighGovernance

Scheduling Future Public Hearings

Get ready, Amarillo! Your City Council is tackling some major projects soon, including the big Fermi project, and deciding the future of Wonderland Park, the Zoo, and the historic Herring Hotel. These decisions could really shape our city's future.

9 mentionsLast discussed Jan 21, 2026
MediumGovernance

Committee Leadership Appointments

The committee elected new leadership, appointing Kim Benson as Chair and Darlene Martin as Vice Chair. This ensures the committee has designated leaders for its upcoming activities.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jan 14, 2026
HighGovernance

Board Leadership Elections

The Parks and Recreation Board elected new leaders to guide their operations. This ensures continuity and direction for the board's activities throughout the year.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jan 13, 2026
MediumGovernance

MPO Director Performance and Evaluation

The committee discussed the performance of the MPO Director, including an evaluation in executive session. This ensures accountability and effective leadership for the organization.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jan 8, 2026