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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Juan public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Urban County Program FY 2027 funding needs
A public hearing was set for residents to weigh in on what the city needs under the federal Urban County Program for fiscal 2027 — typically community development and housing money.
Commercial Development and Rezoning on Conway Road and Veterans Boulevard
The council evaluated commercial alcohol sales for a new 7-Eleven and rezoned light industrial property to single-family housing along Conway Road.
DG South Veterans Subdivision Variances for Dollar General
The city approved a preliminary plat and variances for a new Dollar General store on Veterans Boulevard, allowing temporary septic usage because city sewer lines aren't installed yet.
Solid Waste Code and Utility Fee Updates
The city updated solid waste ordinances to clarify commercial roll-off container deposits and pickup rates, while reaffirming that residential recycling is free.
Texas Gas Service GRIP Rate Increase Suspension
The city suspended a planned rate hike by Texas Gas Service to give officials time to review the proposed increases under state guidelines.
Community Event Sponsorships
The EDC allocated funds to support the Miss San Juan Pageant and competition uniforms for the PSJA Bears Conjunto Los Poderosos, investing in local youth and community engagement.
Municipal Court Amnesty and Case Resolution Programs
The city established an amnesty program running through April 30 and partnered with a collection agency for a March warrant resolution campaign to help residents clear pending court matters and save money.
LiftFund Partnership and Entrepreneurial Financing
The board explored a partnership with LiftFund to offer interest buy-downs, helping small business owners who lack access to traditional bank loans secure affordable financing.
Downtown Revitalization Plan
The city and EDC are working on plans to boost investment and activity in the downtown core.
Commercial Rate Structure Under Review
The consultant and several council members flagged that commercial and industrial customers are likely underpaying relative to the cost they impose on the system. Rebalancing those rates could shave 2-4 percentage points off residential increases.
Historic Preservation
The iconic San Juan Hotel is on the verge of being lost, forcing the city to finally decide if it values its history or prefers new development. It’s a classic tug-of-war between keeping our local character and making room for modern growth.
Public Health Partnership
San Juan is partnering with DHR to make mental health resources easier to find and use. It’s a proactive step to ensure residents can actually get the support they need without the usual runaround.
Municipal Fleet Procurement
San Juan is finally upgrading its aging city fleet, which means fewer broken-down trucks and more consistent trash pickup and road repairs for your street. It’s a long-overdue move to make sure city services actually show up when they’re supposed to.