Chickens – Letter To The Editor
Chickens. Ever since I sought a seat of service on our City Council in 2019 I have been approached by neighbors new and old who have asked for their freedom back.
Editorial Team
January 20, 2022
Tag: Deer Park City Council
City Council Considers Communications & Committees
How the City of Deer Park communicates with residents was one of the most discussed issues at the last Deer Park City Council meeting. A number of committees are in the works for the future of Deer Park including the city pool and the City Hall building. There was also a moment of silence for Don Stevens.
Richie Schut
January 7, 2022
New Rules For City Council
Removing a law that protects residents is one of the first things Mayor Verzal has put on the agenda for 2022. The ordinance is designed to prevent new laws from being created quickly and haphazardly.
Richie Schut
January 3, 2022
Newest Deer Park City Council Members & Mayor Take Oath
Two new leaders are taking office in Deer Park as 2021 comes to a close. Mayor Tim Verzal was also re-elected to continue his mayoral role for an additional four years.
Editorial Team
December 31, 2021
Watch: Tax Increase Debate At City Council
Under debate was increasing property tax and adhering to state laws for public meetings. There was also a discussion about continuing the city’s emergency powers during the pandemic.
Editorial Team
November 30, 2021
Did Your Vote Count?
Did you know you can make sure your ballot has been counted? Only 8 votes separate two candidates in the election for City Council Position #3. Nearly 20 ballots might not be counted as a result of signature issues.
Editorial Team
November 10, 2021
Watch: City Council Meeting November 3rd, 2021
Fireworks at Winterfest, Water and Sewer, along with the city’s budget for 2022, were the main topics of the evening. This was the first meeting held after the city’s annual budget workshop. As a result, most of the meeting was spent reviewing the budget. Also discussed at length was state law regarding communication of the budget workshop date and time so that council and community members could be present.
Editorial Team
November 8, 2021
Watch: City Council Meeting October 20th, 2021
Did you miss the last City Council Meeting? You can now watch the meeting online at your convenience to stay informed on our city’s issues and decisions.
Editorial Team
October 25, 2021
A Ballot Question For City Council
Deer Park City Council candidacy requires contenders to live within the city for more than one year before the election. Billy Costello moved to Deer Park in May of 2021, he has owned a business in the community since 2018.
Editorial Team
September 22, 2021
Keeping the Distance – City Council Meetings
Council members will not be physically present at the September 1st meeting. The Deer Park City states that this is per Proclamation 20-28 by the Governor Amending Proclamation 20-05.
Editorial Team
September 1, 2021