September 18, 2026 Special Called City Council Meeting

The City of Longview held a special called City Council meeting on September 18, 2026. The meeting included a citizen comment from Hunter Addington, who raised serious safety concerns regarding a recent city event, highlighting issues with inadequate police presence and lack of ID checks at the fair. He urged the council to prioritize family safety and consider policy changes for future events. The council then moved to a budget-related item, where they considered and approved an ordinance adopting the 2026 tax rate. The tax rate was set and levied following a motion and second, with all council members voting in favor.