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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Midlothian public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2026 Utility Projects Engineering Design
An aging 1980s-era raw water pipeline with 11 detected anomalies will be bypassed by a new line routed through open space, funded by water impact fees.
Water and wastewater rate increases through 2031
Water bills rise 3% a year and wastewater 5% a year starting January 1, 2027, largely to cover Midlothian's roughly 70% share of the regional Mountain Creek wastewater plant expansion and major water plant capital projects.
Hayes Road Thoroughfare Expansion
Council is paying $96,750 to design all four lanes of the Hayes Road extension, so the full roadway can be built later if desired.
Stone Brook Estates Residential Rezoning Proposal
A 22-lot gated subdivision of one-acre custom home lots is coming to Plainview Road after a contested 4-3 council vote. Neighbors cited traffic, runoff and density above the city's two-acre country-module guidance; the developer argued county rules would allow the same density with no city oversight.
Eighth Street Revitalization and Improvement Grant Request
Leasing Impressions Commercial is asking the MCD for a $1 million grant to help fund a $2.5 million downtown project. The development would add 10,000 square feet of retail space and 77 public parking spots, but some board members and residents questioned whether public funds should subsidize private commercial property before tenants are secured.