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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Weslaco public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Employee retention stipend
The Commission will consider a one-time retention stipend for full-time, non-civil service employees to keep staff from leaving. It affects taxpayers through city spending and affects service quality if vacancies grow.
Lift Station No. 10 corrective work
A design mistake left an electrical junction box too far from the lift station for the floats to work — a $16,750 change order fixes it so the contractor can be released.
Sugarcane Drive re-paving
Sugarcane Drive will be repaved in a 60-day, $408,345 project funded by bond money, with scheduling coordinated around nearby schools including Weslaco ISD and Horizon Montessori.
Regional Advocacy
Weslaco city leaders are hitting the halls of Congress to lobby for federal cash to help the Rio Grande Valley grow. They’re basically making sure our region isn't left behind when it comes to big-ticket infrastructure projects.
Inframark Water/Wastewater Operations Contract
The long-negotiated contract for Inframark to run the city's water and wastewater plants is nearly done; the Commission authorized finalization within days.
City Manager purchasing authority increase
The city manager can now approve purchases up to $50,000 instead of $25,000 — but only for maintenance and operations, after Commissioner Rodriguez insisted on limits for transparency. Professional services stay capped at $15,000 by state law.