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'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.
Amarillo is dropping $1.5 million on new trash dumpsters. The city council approved the cash injection, so hopefully, we'll see fewer overflowing bins around town.