Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Longview public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in general
Property Demolition
That creepy old Cargill Theater on Texas 31 is finally getting dealt with. City officials are teaming up with the owners to clean up the eyesore now, with plans to tear the whole thing down in the next two years.
Housing Affordability and Availability
Development Services will present an implementation plan based on recent housing study recommendations. This plan will guide future housing development and address community growth needs in Longview.
Personnel Dispute
Tatum City Hall is in complete chaos after the city council booted the city secretary and the mayor quit following a wave of whistleblower complaints. It's a total leadership shakeup that's leaving local government scrambling.
Curbside Recycling Sustainability
City officials announced that recycling collection partners will no longer accept plastics numbered 3, 4, 6, and 7, limiting accepted plastics to numbers 1, 2, and 5.