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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Duncanville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
City Manager Recruitment
Duncanville has a new city manager — Dr. Ana Alvarez takes over November 2. This is the person who'll run day-to-day city operations and drive priorities like infrastructure and development.
Life School Development Litigation
The revised settlement deal in the Life School lawsuit against the city got pulled from the agenda, so the lawsuit isn't resolved yet.
Animal Services Forum
The Police Department briefed the council on animal control rules regarding cats, recommending no changes to current leash laws or household limits as they align with neighboring cities.
Committee Appointments
The city is reviewing and interviewing candidates for local boards and ad hoc committees to fill volunteer positions and shape local policy.
Curb Appeal and Neighborhood Beautification
The board was scheduled to discuss initiatives and strategies for improving local curb appeal across Duncanville neighborhoods.
FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
The city council adopted a $99.2 million budget and set the property tax rate at $0.611659 per $100 valuation, resulting in a tax increase for residents while funding key city services and absorbing trash rate hikes.
Audit Committee Policy Manual Update
Duncanville’s Sister City program is under fire after reports of workplace bullying and $35,000 in missing taxpayer money. It’s a classic case of lack of oversight, and it’s your hard-earned cash that’s potentially being wasted.
City Manager Recruitment
Duncanville is officially on the hunt for a new City Manager after the previous one stepped down. Since this person basically runs the city's daily operations, the choice of their replacement will have a huge impact on how our local government functions.
Park Litter Prevention
Board members reviewed ongoing and new strategies to reduce litter in Duncanville's parks to keep public spaces clean.
Urban Design Demonstration
Duncanville is teaming up with the Better Block Foundation this November to test out safer streets, public art, and outdoor seating on South Main Street, and they want your ideas through a public survey first. It's a quick chance to help reshape a local corridor with temporary, fun street designs before making any permanent changes.
Creek Erosion and Private Property
Public Works presented the Drainage Master Plan, identifying $41 million in capital needs and discussing potential policy options to assist private property owners with natural creek erosion.
Municipal Leadership Appointment
Duncanville just made Marlon Goff the permanent Director of Economic Development after he spent time running the department as interim. This move confirms the city is doubling down on its current strategy to lure new businesses and boost the local economy.