Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Juan public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in public safety with high priority
Cancer patient support funding
Dorris Elementary staff member Gloria Moreno runs an annual donation drive whose items go to an oncologist serving pediatric cancer patients in McAllen. The board gave $300 for the fourth year of the drive.
State Grant Applications for Police and Fire Departments
The commission authorized two state grant applications for the police department. One resident publicly opposed the funding, saying the programs support ICE and contribute to deportations.
Police Leadership Change
San Juan just fired Police Chief Ruben Morin, leaving the department without its top leader. This move suggests we might see a major shift in how the city handles policing and public safety moving forward.
Police Leadership
San Juan city leaders are meeting to decide if the police chief stays or goes, which could mean big changes for how our local cops operate. It’s a major shakeup that might shift how public safety is handled across the city.
Police Leadership Appointment
San Juan just brought on Ruben Morin as the new police chief to lead the department. This shake-up at the top means we’ll likely see some new strategies for how our streets are patrolled and how public safety is handled moving forward.