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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Travis County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Community Wildfire Protection Plan update
Fifteen years after the 2011 fires, the county and Austin adopted a new 10-year wildfire plan with 71 recommendations, public risk maps, and a survey showing 45% of residents don't know how to evacuate safely. Insurance non-renewals emerged as a growing worry.
Capital Improvement Program Dashboard & Transparency
The county's $1.1 billion road and infrastructure program is finally shifting from design to construction — 13 projects now under construction, 18 more going out to bid next year. Rising diesel prices and mega-project competition are squeezing budgets.
Seismic 9.0 Dance Event Permitting
70,500 golf fans are coming to Barton Creek in November. A neighbor complained residents got no information about traffic control or tailgating parking; commissioners pushed staff to add QR codes and better public communication for road impacts.
Apartment Maintenance Workforce Training and Property Conditions
Rapid growth in multifamily housing has created a shortage of qualified maintenance professionals, impacting property upkeep and tenant satisfaction.
Strategic Housing Finance Corporation Board Appointments
The Commissioners Court is working to fill a vacancy on the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors following a resignation, conducting candidate interviews to support affordable housing development.