Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Weatherford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget
Utility rates and annual performance
The annual dashboard shows Weatherford's combined utility rate is about 21% below the regional average, with the residential electric rate unchanged at 13 cents/kWh for four years. Reliability metrics ran slightly above goals because of two February substation outages, and a satellite leak-detection program found 50 leaks, saving an estimated $87,000 in water for a $6,000 survey.
February 2027 council meeting rescheduled
The February 23, 2027 council meeting moves to Monday, February 22, because council members will be at Parker County Day in Austin lobbying state lawmakers.
FY26 investment performance
The city's investments earned nearly $9 million over the past year, up year over year, but the portfolio's maturity window and benchmark performance slipped. The CFO explained it's a timing artifact of when securities were bought, and earnings should improve as rates rise.