Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Forney public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in public safety with high priority
Fire Department Technology Upgrade
The city is investing over $360,000 across five years in Axon Enterprise contracts to upgrade criminal investigation interview room cameras and deploy a new Drone as First Responder program.
Public Safety Enforcement
Forney is officially putting its foot down on those chaotic street takeover events that have been causing trouble. Councilman Traylor is leading the charge to make sure these disruptive gatherings get shut down before they become a bigger problem.
Public Safety Operations
Forney’s fire department is feeling the heat after hitting 700 calls in just one month. With our city growing so fast, it’s clear our emergency crews are being stretched thin by more accidents and medical calls.
Fire Department SAFER Grant Application
The fire department received approval to apply for a federal FEMA grant to hire up to nine new firefighters, helping maintain emergency response times amid rapid growth.