Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Longview public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues with high priority
Community Outreach
Local residents will have the opportunity to meet with city officials and discuss community issues in District 4 at a town hall meeting.
Fleet Maintenance and Replacement
The city is planning to spend over $1.2 million to buy 20 new police vehicles and 6 public works trucks. These new vehicles will replace older models that have reached the end of their useful lives to keep city operations running smoothly.
Green Street Recreation Center Improvements
The board will look at potential upgrades for the Green Street Recreation Center, which could mean better facilities for neighborhood programs and activities.
EMS Performance and Fleet Updates
The advisory board is reviewing 2026 performance metrics, transport numbers, and the introduction of new ambulances (M1 and M5) to ensure emergency medical response times and fleet reliability meet community needs.
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.
Park Trail Construction
Longview just greenlit a $626,000 project to build a brand new trail and upgrade amenities at Stamper Park. Your local neighborhood park is getting a serious glow-up!
Economic Development Negotiations
LEDCO presented its record-breaking year and secured budget approval along with Chapter 380 agreements for Quanta Services and Robroy Industries to bring capital investments and job growth to Longview.
Gregg County Fair Public Safety and Youth Curfew
A local parent brought forward serious safety concerns from the Gregg County Fair, asking the city to use its permit powers to enforce youth curfews, ID checks, and zero-tolerance rules.
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.
Firefighters' Pension Fund Management
The board is meeting to ensure the pension fund is managed correctly, which is important for the long-term security of our firefighters' retirement benefits.