May 28, 2026 City Council Meeting

The City of Longview held a City Council meeting on May 28, 2026, which included several presentations and discussions relevant to community development and public safety. Key procurement-related topics included a resolution to approve a $450,000 budget for the first phase of improvements to the city's training center, enabling live fire training and joint exercises with other agencies. Additionally, the council approved a consent agenda item authorizing the city to apply for a federal Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act grant to support local drug crisis programs. The meeting also featured a detailed presentation by Matrix Design Group on the results of a strategic housing study, highlighting housing affordability challenges, demographic trends, and recommendations for regulatory updates and land banking to support affordable housing development. The council discussed these findings and potential policy implications for future housing initiatives. Other agenda items included appointments to city committees and recognition of city staff and community members. The meeting concluded with community announcements and acknowledgments.