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Denton · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Denton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Denton is tacking a 1.55% fee onto utility bills paid by credit or debit card starting October 1. You can dodge the extra cost by switching your payment method to eCheck, PayPal, or Venmo.
The city is working to create a unified financial policy to guide long-term planning, reserve funds, and capital investments. This aims to ensure financial stability and transparency.
Denton's getting a big new power plant! A deal with Wärtsilä means a 225 MW facility is coming, which could finally make our energy supply way more dependable.
Northeast Denton folks are NOT happy about new housing possibly coming to their area. They feel like the city council isn't listening to their concerns, and it's sparking some serious neighborhood pushback.
The historic Black community of Quakertown in Denton is facing displacement. Descendants are being forced out, raising serious concerns about losing a vital piece of the city's heritage.
The city is planning to issue significant bonds to fund essential infrastructure projects across various utility systems. This includes upgrades to water, wastewater, and electric systems, as well as general government and solid waste improvements.
Denton's making a big play for tech jobs! They've signed a deal with Core Scientific to bring more high-performance computing to town, which could boost our local economy.
The board underwent training on the city's ethics code, which is vital for ensuring all board members and potentially city officials understand and adhere to ethical standards.
The committee was scheduled to get an update on the city's current transportation and mobility projects. This information helps residents understand how their tax dollars are being used for infrastructure and transit improvements.
Denton is implementing a Vision Zero plan to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2050. The plan uses data to identify high-risk areas and proposes concrete actions to make roads safer for everyone.
Denton is putting new water restrictions in place, meaning you can only water your lawn once a week. This is a direct response to the ongoing drought, so get ready to change your watering habits.
Denton's bringing in a tech boss from the private world to upgrade its digital stuff. This could mean faster services and better online tools for everyone.