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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Weatherford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Library Operations and Performance Review
The library is seeing more visitors, checkouts and card sign-ups every year, but teen attendance has slipped. Staff hope a Pokemon Club starting in January will bring teens back, and they're weighing more frequent baby story times to meet demand from young families.
Library board leadership vacancy
Chair Debbie Browder has resigned from the library board, so the January meeting will include nominating a new chair and possibly revisiting the board's meeting date and time.
Lake Weatherford Trail Project
Staff and board members reviewed ongoing construction of the new Lake Weatherford beach and discussed a proposed international jet ski race series scheduled for April 2027.
Soldier Spring Park Maintenance and Safety
Resident Wayne Worthy brought up concerns about deteriorating asphalt walkways, overgrown and hazardous dead trees, and unauthorized motorized vehicles and electric bikes endangering pedestrians at Soldier Spring Park.
FY 2027 Department Goals and Facility Improvements
The fire department gets 67 new self-contained breathing apparatus and three RIT kits, protecting crews in life-threatening environments, with a BOGO cylinder deal and county ESD reimbursement trimming the city's net cost to about $545,000.