Amarillo · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Amarillo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Amarillo's City Council is starting the budget planning process for 2026-2027. They'll be holding workshops to decide how your tax money gets spent over the next couple of years.
Amarillo just approved its budget and tax rate for the next year. This means the city has a plan for how it's going to spend money and what taxes you'll be paying.
Amarillo's mayor is sounding the alarm about a massive $15 million budget shortfall. On top of that, there's a new proposal for the street fund, which could mean some serious belt-tightening and tough decisions for the city council.