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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Keller public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
City officials discussed exploring reasonable rules and registration fees for short-term rentals after reviewing how neighboring cities like North Richland Hills handle them.
TRIDENT Center Regional Police Partnership
Keller is joining forces with Fort Worth and other regional cities to participate in the TRIDENT Center, boosting real-time crime intelligence and investigative resources.
Winding Creek Subdivision Tree Preservation Appeal
The developer of Winding Creek received approval to remove trees and grade three residential lots to lift building pads out of the floodplain following federal map revisions.
City Policy on Religious Invocations
Keller is in hot water after uninviting a pastor from a city event just because he supports LGBTQ Pride. It’s triggered a massive debate over whether the city should be playing gatekeeper for religious speakers or staying neutral.
Immigration Policy
Keller is teaming up with ICE to ramp up local immigration enforcement, a move that’s already causing a major stir in the community. It’s a big shift in how the city handles policy that could change the day-to-day reality for many residents.
Immigration Enforcement Partnership
Keller is officially teaming up with ICE, becoming the biggest city in Texas to sign on for this federal partnership. It’s a major shift that’s going to stir up some serious debate about how our local police spend their time and resources.
Immigration Enforcement Policy
Keller is weighing whether to team up with ICE, which would change how local police handle immigration. It’s a big deal that’s about to turn city council meetings into a major battleground.
State of the City
Keller's Mayor Armin Mizani just dropped the annual State of the City address, showing off what the town's been up to and where it's headed next. If you live here, it's a quick way to catch up on local wins and upcoming projects without reading a novel.
Municipal Operations
Keller is moving to a permanent four-day work week for city employees. You'll want to double-check the new office hours before heading out to handle city business so you don't show up to a locked door.
City Personnel Policy
Keller is experimenting with a four-day work week for some city employees to see if it improves operations. You might notice changes in how quickly you get help at City Hall, so keep an eye on service hours before you head out.
Legal Settlement
Keller is shelling out $200,000 to settle a lawsuit after a local man was pepper-sprayed by police. It’s a pricey reminder that taxpayers are footing the bill for police misconduct.
Abortion Ban Ordinance
Keller is weighing a controversial new ordinance to ban abortion and brand itself a 'sanctuary city for the unborn.' Local leaders are currently debating whether this polarizing policy should be adopted.
Public Comment Policy
Keller’s City Council is under fire for blocking an atheist from the podium, sparking a major debate over whether local government meetings are truly open to everyone. It’s a classic free speech showdown that could force the city to rewrite its rules on who gets to speak.
Smoking Ban
Keller is looking at a new ban on public smoking, which means where you can light up in town is about to change. If passed, it'll totally reshape the local vibe in public spots.