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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Midlothian public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Midlothian Economic Development Annual Report
The city hired Civic Solutions Partnership to update its economic development plan to guide future sales tax investments and long-term community growth.
Holiday Promotional Grant & Downtown Support
The council evaluated and debated major commercial planned development amendments and millions in economic development incentives for retail projects.
Mid-Way Regional Airport Box Hangar Expansion
The city partnered with Waxahachie to fund design services for new box hangars at Mid-Way Regional Airport to meet high local demand from local aircraft owners.
Hotel/Motel Tax Grant for Midlothian Marshals
The council debated tourist promotion funding for a semi-professional basketball team, ultimately scaling down a $75,000 request to a $10,000 matching grant for out-of-town advertising.
Railway Avenue Parking Lot Construction
The city is building a new parking lot on Railway Avenue with 114 spaces to support downtown businesses. A contract worth over $1.4 million was awarded to J&K Excavation.