Topics getting the most attention in Cooke County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in public safety
Several departments are pushing for a dedicated Election Administrator to handle the growing workload of state and federal election rules. It’s a big decision because it would change how the county manages voting and could impact the budget significantly.
With the current EMS director retiring, the county is forming a committee to find a replacement.
The county is launching a rebate program to help homeowners pay for storm shelters. It's a 50% reimbursement, up to $3,000, to help keep families safe during severe weather.
The county is allowing a volunteer group to install a ham radio repeater at the old jail. This will help with storm spotting and emergency communications when other systems fail.