Val Verde County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Val Verde County, TX public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
DEAAG grant application for Laughlin AFB aerospace initiative
The county is poised to apply for nearly $4.85 million in federal Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance grant money to support aerospace and manufacturing growth around Laughlin Air Force Base. If awarded, it could mean jobs and investment in the local economy.
Property Tax Legislation
The county is stuck holding pages of tax-delinquent properties it can't sell — other taxing entities keep blocking deals. Staff will bring private bids and lower minimum bids to the July 1 meeting to get them back on the tax roll.