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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Midlothian public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
School District Financial Audit and Budget Amendments
Midlothian ISD just aced its annual financial audit with the highest rating and no problems found. The district also cut its budget deficit and added $1.55 million to reserves, which is good news for local taxpayers and schools even though it’s a school district call, not city council.
FY 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate and Budget
The board began reviewing the upcoming operating budget, discussing various revenue and expenditure lines including professional fees and facade grants. A dedicated finance subcommittee meeting will be scheduled to examine the budget line by line.
Animal Shelter Funding
Midlothian is finally getting a new animal shelter thanks to a $15 million donation from Compass Datacenters. This fills the massive gap left when the SPCA shut down, giving our local rescues a real place to operate again.