Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Weatherford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in water utilities
Dr. Paul Phillips Water Purification Plant Expansion (GMP No. 4)
The board locked in the $43.9 million phase covering a new raw water pump station and 36-inch pipeline, pushing the total plant expansion contract to $96.9 million. The plant is expanding from its 1950s-era capacity to 18 million gallons per day, with a long-term goal of 22 MGD.
Lead Service Line Replacement Funding
Federal rules require replacing all lead service lines by 2037; the city aims to finish by December 2027 and is borrowing up to $3 million through a TWDB program where over half is forgiven. Debt comes from water revenues, not property taxes.