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:
- A contract for clarifier drive unit and parts, not to exceed $60,000
- Final payment of $66,175.67 to McInnis Brothers Construction for Lake Cherokee Water Treatment Plant improvements
- A contract with AT&T Enterprises for Next Generation 911 (NG911) migration
- An interoperable radio communications agreement with the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office
- Amendments to city code on the number of part-time police officers
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
- **Senior Advisory Committee** – July 7, 2026. A routine meeting to approve minutes and receive a director’s report.
- **Partners in Prevention Steering Committee** – July 8, 2026. Members will review May 13 minutes and expenditure reports, and hear updates on the Coalition for Drug-Free Youth, Greater Longview Optimal Wellness, Aspire Mentoring Program and Go With the Flow.
- **Health Board** – July 9, 2026. A presentation by HUB International on updated plan options precedes consideration of the FY 2026/2027 health plan budget and potential structural changes.
- **City Council** – July 9, 2026. Public hearings are set for four zoning items:
- Rezone agriculture to single-family on Hidden Hills Circle
- Rezone general retail to heavy commercial on South Eastman Road
- Specific use permit for a restaurant with private club at Eastman Road and Dennis Drive
- Rezone 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 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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