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:
- A contract for a Clarifier Drive Unit and parts, not to exceed $60,000.
- A 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.
- City Code amendments regarding the number of part-time police officers.
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.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Longview council certifies District 3 runoff; health budget, zoning hearings ahead
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.