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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in The Colony public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Annex Parking Congestion During Early Voting
Early voting crowds are filling every spot at the Annex, making it hard for library patrons to visit. Council asked staff to look at shifting detective parking to open more stalls.
Library Board vacancy and appointment
Joanna Krueger resigned from the Library Board, and Sydney Chastine was appointed to fill her Place 5 seat through June 2027.
Boating Concession at Stewart Creek Park
After problems with boat operators misusing park passes, the city is formalizing things: DFW Boat Charters becomes the authorized concessionaire for recreational boating at Stewart Creek Park.
Library strategic plan and accreditation
The library's 2026-2030 strategic plan was adopted, keeping its state accreditation (and the grants that come with it). The library won a statewide excellence award for the seventh straight year and is planning for a future renovation — it's out of shelf and program space.
Stewart Creek Park Host agreement update
The city updated its Park Host contract for Stewart Creek Park, spelling out which maintenance tasks hosts handle versus city staff, and moving to a three-year term.