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Forney · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Forney public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Forney just finalized its 2026 budget to keep up with our city's explosive growth. It’s basically the roadmap for where your tax money is going to fix roads, improve services, and handle all the new people moving in.
Forney residents are fighting a new development project, worried that more growth will lead to higher crime rates in their neighborhoods. The City Council is now stuck in the middle, trying to balance the town's expansion with the safety concerns of locals.
Forney officials are on high alert after a neighboring county got slapped with a $100 million lawsuit for trying to block data centers. It’s a wake-up call that zoning restrictions need to be airtight to avoid burning through taxpayer cash in court.
Forney is looking at new rules for rental properties to make sure they’re safe for everyone. If you rent your home or own a rental property, these changes could shift your daily responsibilities and rights.
Forney is tightening the rules on where cigar and hookah lounges can set up shop. This update clarifies exactly what counts as a lounge, which will likely limit where these businesses can open in the future.
Forney is partnering with the Dallas Stars to build a huge new sports complex right in town. It’s a major play to bring professional-grade facilities and big-ticket events to our local community.
Forney Community Park had to shut down this past Sunday because of rowdy behavior from local teens. It’s a good idea to double-check the city’s social media pages before you plan any weekend trips there until things settle down.
Forney is heading to the polls this Saturday to pick a new representative for the City Council Place 4 seat. This vote is a big deal because whoever wins gets a direct say in how our tax dollars are spent and how the city grows.
Forney is growing fast, but the police department is struggling to keep up with the influx of new residents. The city is currently weighing how to scale up public safety resources to ensure response times don't slip as the population explodes.
Forney Community Park got shut down by police after a massive fight broke out at an unsanctioned party. Expect the city to start cracking down on park rules or beefing up security to keep things under control.
Forney is shopping around for a new bank to handle the city's finances. This move is all about streamlining operations and making sure your tax dollars are managed as efficiently as possible.