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Plain-English weekly recaps written from official meeting records. 8 weeks available.

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Week of 2026-08-24

Longview Council budget, tax rate top recent agendas; MPO weighs street guidelines

Longview City Council's Aug. 13 agenda included discussion of the proposed 2026-27 city budget and a resolution proposing a tax rate of 56.19 cents per $100 valuation, which would set a public hearing for Sept. 17. The agenda also listed contracts for audit services and pickleball court construction. Minutes have not yet been published, so no votes or final decisions are confirmed.

City Council budget and tax

The council discussed the proposed 2026-27 budget and fee resolution. A resolution proposing a 2026 tax rate of 56.19 cents per $100 valuation was on the agenda, with a public hearing scheduled for Sept. 17, 2026. The consent agenda included a contract with Forvis Mazars, LLP for audit services at a maximum of $150,000 annually, and a contract with Contech Contractors for $274,387.95 to build pickleball courts at McWhorter Park. A public hearing was also listed for a Specific Use Permit for a single-family home in C-2 zoning on East Whaley Street.

Other recent meetings

The Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission met Aug. 18 to discuss housing program updates, HUD updates, an Affordable Housing Rental Resource Guide, and the LHA Paperless Rollout. No action items were listed.

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board met Aug. 19 to consider adopting Complete Street Design Guidelines and a policy statement, following a presentation by Kevin St. Jacques of Freese and Nichols Inc. The board also discussed the Fourth Street Corridor Study and approved the April 8, 2026 meeting minutes. The meeting was live-streamed on Facebook Live, CityView TV, and Longview Cable TV.

Public notices indicated the City Council may have attended the Fourth Street Corridor Study Open House on Aug. 13 and the LeTourneau University Air Dome grand opening on Aug. 19. These were procedural notices of possible attendance, with no decisions or discussions.

Coming up

Week of 2026-08-17

Longview council weighs budget, tax rate; MPO to consider street guidelines

The Longview City Council on Aug. 13 discussed the proposed 2026-27 city budget and a resolution proposing a tax rate of 56.19 cents per $100 valuation, which would set a public hearing for Sept. 17. No final decisions have been published; meeting minutes are pending. Other recent meetings included a public hearing on a historic fire station exhaust system and several attendance notices.

City Council budget and tax rate

The council discussed the proposed 2026-27 budget and fee resolution. A resolution proposing the 2026 tax rate of 56.19 cents per $100 valuation was on the agenda, with a public hearing scheduled for Sept. 17, 2026. The consent agenda included several contracts:

A public hearing was also scheduled for Specific Use Permit #S26-05 for a single-family home in C-2 zoning on East Whaley Street. Discussion items covered unused city property and director-level positions.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing on Aug. 4 for Certificate of Appropriateness #COA26-01, a request from the City of Longview to install a vehicle exhaust removal system at the Local Historic Landmark, The Longview Municipal Building - Central Fire Station at 100 E. Cotton Street. The commission also considered approval of its Sept. 2, 2025 meeting minutes.

Other recent notices

The City Council had several procedural attendance notices on its calendar:

These were attendance notices only; no decisions or discussions were scheduled.

Coming up

Week of 2026-08-10

Longview City Council reviews FY2026-27 budget, considers contracts; no votes reported

Longview city boards and commissions met over the past two weeks to review budgets, contracts, and property matters. No decisions have been reported, as minutes from these meetings have not yet been published. The most significant item was the City Council's July 30 review of the proposed FY2026-27 budget and consideration of a $366,547 construction contract.

City Council

The City Council met July 30 to receive the proposed FY2026-27 budget presentation and set a public hearing date. The council also discussed the city's recycling program with the Public Works assistant director. Action items on the agenda included:

No votes on these items have been reported.

Economic Development

The Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) board met July 30 and considered authorizing the President/CEO to execute a release of lien for Ninth Avenue Foods. The board also planned to enter executive session to discuss real property (Section 551.072) and economic development negotiations (Section 551.087). Consent agenda items included approval of June minutes and an activity report.

Public Safety and Health

The Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board reviewed June 2026 financial statements and account reconciliations on July 28. The agenda included a refund of contributions to Mark Mahan due to separation, and discussions of upcoming retirements and professional conferences (TEXPERS Summer Forum in San Antonio, Aug. 2-4, and TLFFRA Annual Conference in Harlingen, Oct. 4-6).

The Health Trustee Board met July 30 to consider a recommendation from HUB International to move stop loss coverage to AXIS.

Transportation, Parks, and Animal Services

The Public Transportation Advisory Board met July 28 to review the transit budget and funding, staffing vacancies, ridership reports, and updates to mobile ticketing, the transit website, and the flag stop system. The board also discussed the Adopt-A-Shelter program.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met July 27 for routine procedural items, including approval of minutes and consent agenda reports on recreation, parks maintenance, beautification, and director updates.

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee met July 30 to review a 10-year update, staff training, and future planning.

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing Aug. 4 on Certificate of Appropriateness #COA26-01, a request from the City of Longview to install a vehicle exhaust removal system at the Local Historic Landmark, The Longview Municipal Building - Central Fire Station at 100 E. Cotton Street. The commission also approved minutes from Sept. 2, 2025.

Notices and Ceremonies

Several public notices announced possible council attendance at community events: the LFD Personnel Recognition Ceremony (July 30), the West Loop ER ribbon-cutting at CHRISTUS Health (Aug. 4), and the Longview PD Commissioning Ceremony (Aug. 7). No decisions were scheduled.

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Week of 2026-08-03

Longview City Council Reviews Proposed FY2026-27 Budget; Boards Take Up Zoning, Transit, and Pension Items

City Council: Budget, contracts, and parkland on the agenda

The Longview City Council's July 30 meeting carried the week's most consequential agenda. Council members were scheduled to receive a presentation of the proposed FY2026-27 city budget and establish a public hearing date for it. Several action items were also posted, including:

Because minutes have not yet been published, the outcomes of these items are not yet confirmed.

Planning & Zoning Commission: Lot-width waiver and specific-use permit

The Planning & Zoning Commission held two public hearings July 21. The first considered a waiver to reduce the minimum lot width from 80 feet to approximately 78.24 feet for a single-family lot in the SF-2 district — Lot 23, Block 1109 Evanshill Estates, on the north side of Ruthlynn Drive east of McCann Road.

The second hearing reviewed a specific-use permit to allow a single-family home in a heavy-commercial (C-2) district on the south side of East Whaley Street east of Sixth Street, covering Lot 1, NCB 118 Longview McNutt Acreage and Lots 11 and 12, NCB 107 Texas Land Co. The commission also received a staff update on prior City Council zoning actions.

Zoning Board of Adjustment: Parking and setback variances

Also on July 21, the Zoning Board of Adjustment considered two variance applications:

Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund: June financials and retirements

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board met July 21 and again July 28 to review June 2026 reconciliations for Moody Checking, Moody Disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus, along with internal financial statements and meeting minutes. The July 28 agenda included a refund of contributions to Mark Mahan due to separation. Members also discussed upcoming retirements and conferences: the TEXPERS Summer Forum in San Antonio (August 2–4, 2026) and the TLFFRA Annual Conference in Harlingen (October 4–6, 2026). The next regular board meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2026.

Public Transportation Advisory Board: Budget and ridership

On July 28, the Public Transportation Advisory Board reviewed the transit budget and funding, staffing vacancies, and a ridership report including a Christus New Resident's Tour. The board also heard presentations on mobile ticketing, the transit website, the flag stop system, and an Adopt-A-Shelter program.

Longview Economic Development Corporation: Lien release and executive session

The LEDCO Board on July 30 considered authorizing the President/CEO to execute a release of lien for Ninth Avenue Foods. The board also planned to enter executive session under Section 551.072 for real property discussion and Section 551.087 for economic development negotiations with a prospect. Consent items included June 25, 2026 minutes and an activity report.

Other meetings

Coming up

All recent meetings listed above are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published. Outcomes will be confirmed when minutes become available.

Week of 2026-07-20

Longview City Council weighed zoning, grants, and safety contracts in busy July stretch

The Longview City Council's July 9 meeting agenda carried the largest dollar items of the past two weeks — a $240,000 federal grant plus $60,000 local match for the Safe Streets for All program and a $54,271.80 homeland security grant for a Fire Department chemical analysis device — alongside four zoning public hearings and contracts for fire suppression and water treatment supplies. Minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

City Council — July 9

The council was scheduled to hold public hearings on four zoning items:

Budget amendments on the agenda:

Contracts listed for consideration:

Health Trustee Board — July 9

The board was scheduled to hear a presentation from Heath Haigood of HUB International on updated plan options, then consider adoption of the Health Plan budget for FY2026/2027 and potential changes to the Health Plan structure.

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee — July 8

Agenda items included approval of May 13, 2026 meeting minutes and the current expenditure report, plus staff updates on four programs: Coalition for Drug-Free Youth, Greater Longview Optimal Wellness, Aspire Mentoring Program, and Go With the Flow.

Other recent meetings

All recent meetings listed above are agenda-only — minutes have not been published, so no vote tallies or final decisions are available.

Coming up

Week of 2026-07-13

Longview boards and council lined up zoning, budget, and health plan items in early July

Longview's advisory boards and City Council had a busy stretch from late June through early July, with agendas covering zoning changes, grant-funded projects, a health plan budget, and several program updates. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the items below reflect what was scheduled for consideration — not confirmed outcomes.

City Council: zoning hearings and grant-funded projects

The City Council's July 9 agenda included public hearings on four zoning items:

The council was also scheduled to consider several budget amendments and contracts:

No vote tallies are available because minutes have not yet been published.

Health Trustee Board: FY 2026/2027 health plan budget

The Health Trustee Board met twice on this topic. A June 29 agenda called for reviewing claims and renewals, updated budget projections for the current fiscal year, and a vote to adopt the Health Plan budget for fiscal year 2026/2027. A July 9 agenda scheduled a presentation by Heath Haigood of HUB International on updated plan options, followed by consideration and adoption of the FY 2026/2027 Health Plan budget and potential changes to the Health Plan structure. Outcomes are not yet confirmed.

City Council retreat

A July 8 notice indicated the City Council may attend a retreat scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at VeraBank, 200 N. Fredonia St. No agenda items or votes were listed for this session.

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The July 8 agenda included approval of May 13, 2026 meeting minutes and the current expenditure report. Staff presentations covered the Coalition for Drug-Free Youth (CDFY), Greater Longview Optimal Wellness (GLOW), the Aspire Mentoring Program (AMP), and Go With the Flow (GWTF), plus a program manager report.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The June 29 agenda listed departmental reports on maintenance and beautification, with a discussion/action item regarding Temple Emanu El. No further detail was provided in the agenda.

Senior Advisory Committee

The July 7 agenda was procedural, consisting of reviewing previous minutes and receiving a report from the director. No action items were listed.

Coming up

Week of 2026-07-06

Longview Roundup: Council Agendas Include Water Plant Payments, Safety Audit, and Zoning Hearings; Minutes Not Yet Published

Recent Longview government meetings covered election certification, infrastructure payments, a proposed safety audit, and a health plan budget — but because minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, outcomes cannot be confirmed. What follows reflects the agendas as posted.

City Council — June 24: Runoff Election Certification

A special City Council meeting on June 24 was scheduled to certify the results of the June 13 runoff election for City Council District 3. The agenda listed presentation of the election canvass, a resolution declaring the election results, and a citizen comment period. No policy, budget, or zoning items were on the agenda. Minutes are not yet published, so the certification outcome is not confirmed.

City Council — June 25: Safety Audit, Economic Development, Infrastructure Payments

The June 25 regular City Council meeting agenda included several financial items:

The council was also scheduled to review proposals for a city safety audit and hold an executive session regarding financial incentives for a potential business prospect. Minutes are not yet published.

A separate notice indicated council members might attend a State of the Economy 2026 Luncheon at Infinity Event Center on June 25. No official city business or voting was planned at that event.

Health Trustee Board — June 29: Health Plan Budget for FY 2026/2027

The Health Trustee Board agenda called for reviewing claims, discussing renewals, hearing updated budget projections for the current fiscal year, and discussing plan options and strategic recommendations before voting to adopt the Health Plan budget for fiscal year 2026/2027. Minutes are not yet published, so adoption is not confirmed.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board — June 29: Temple Emanu El Discussion

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was scheduled to review departmental reports on maintenance and beautification, with a primary action item listed as "Discussion/Action: Temple Emanu El." The agenda did not specify the nature of the discussion. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming Up

July 7 — Senior Advisory Committee: Procedural meeting to review previous minutes and receive a director's report.

July 8 — Partners in Prevention Steering Committee: Will consider approval of May 13, 2026 meeting minutes and a current expenditure report. Staff presentations are scheduled on the Coalition for Drug-Free Youth, Greater Longview Optimal Wellness, the Aspire Mentoring Program, and Go With the Flow, plus a program manager report.

July 9 — Health Trustee Board: Will hear a presentation by Heath Haigood of HUB International on updated plan options, then consider adoption of the Health Plan budget for FY 2026/2027 and potential changes to the Health Plan structure.

July 9 — City Council: The most consequential upcoming meeting. The agenda includes public hearings on four zoning items: a rezone from Agriculture to Single Family (SF-4) on Hidden Hills Circle; a rezone from General Retail to Heavy Commercial on South Eastman Road; a Specific Use Permit for a restaurant with private club at Eastman Road and Dennis Drive; and a rezone from General Retail/Heavy Commercial to Planned Development at 119 W. Marshall Avenue. The council will also consider a budget amendment allocating a $240,000 federal grant plus a $60,000 local match for the Safe Streets for All program, and a resolution to apply for a $54,271.80 homeland security grant for a chemical analysis device for the Fire Department. Additional agenda items include contracts with Abco Fire & Security and American Fire Protection Group for fire suppression, and a contract with Airgas for liquid oxygen at the Water Treatment Plant.

Week of 2026-06-29

Longview council certifies District 3 runoff; health budget, zoning hearings ahead

The Longview City Council certified the results of the June 13 runoff election for City Council District 3 during a special meeting June 24. The council canvassed the returns and adopted a resolution declaring the winner, filling a seat left vacant. No other action was taken at the procedural session.

City Council

Meeting June 25, the council’s agenda included a discussion of a city safety audit and an executive session on financial incentives for an unnamed business prospect. Several infrastructure and public safety items were listed for potential action, though minutes have not been published:

No votes or outcomes could be confirmed as of July 5.

Health Trustee Board

The board met June 29 with an agenda focused on the FY 2026/2027 health plan. Members were scheduled to review claims, discuss renewals, hear updated budget projections and plan options, and vote to adopt the budget. A separate health board meeting on July 9 will also consider adoption, suggesting the matter may carry over.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board held a June 29 session that included a discussion and possible action regarding Temple Emanu El, along with departmental updates on maintenance and beautification. No additional details were available.

Coming up

The council will also consider a budget amendment allocating a $240,000 federal Safe Streets for All grant and a $60,000 local match, along with a resolution to apply for a $54,271.80 homeland security grant for a fire department chemical analysis device.

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