Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Val Verde County, TX public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in budget
DEAAG grant application for Laughlin AFB aerospace initiative
The county is poised to apply for nearly $4.85 million in federal Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance grant money to support aerospace and manufacturing growth around Laughlin Air Force Base. If awarded, it could mean jobs and investment in the local economy.
Property Tax Legislation
The county is stuck holding pages of tax-delinquent properties it can't sell — other taxing entities keep blocking deals. Staff will bring private bids and lower minimum bids to the July 1 meeting to get them back on the tax roll.
Border Security Funding
Val Verde County and other local spots are shelling out $177 million for border security, which means your local tax dollars are being redirected away from city services. It’s a massive shift in how our money is spent, and this map finally shows where it’s all going.