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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Weatherford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
February 2027 council meeting rescheduled
The February 23, 2027 council meeting moves to Monday, February 22, because council members will be at Parker County Day in Austin lobbying state lawmakers.
FY26 investment performance
The city's investments earned nearly $9 million over the past year, up year over year, but the portfolio's maturity window and benchmark performance slipped. The CFO explained it's a timing artifact of when securities were bought, and earnings should improve as rates rise.
FY27 Proposed Municipal Budget and Property Tax Rates
Weatherford officials released a $120.8 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 while keeping the property tax rate flat at 39.22 cents per $100. Despite commercial tax roll hits from state legislative changes, strong new construction and conservative spending helped balance the general fund without raising taxes.
FY27 Proposed Municipal Utility System Budget
Staff presented the proposed FY27 utility budget, highlighting strong financial health with $82.6 million in revenues, $76.9 million in expenses, and positive net operating income across all three utilities.
Utility Budget Amendment & Capital Reallocation
The board shifted $7 million from the Electric Rate Stabilization Fund to the Electric Capital Reserve to prevent exceeding fund limits, while also funding project additions like the Lake Weatherford Trail.