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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fredericksburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
County Lawsuit Over Battery Storage and Solar Project
Gillespie County won a round in its lawsuit against the battery energy storage system and solar project — the judge denied dismissal, so the county's request to block the project heads to a hearing in September.
Erosion along South Town Creek areas
Councilmember Klein pressed for updates on erosion problems south of town; staff said a county-wide floodplain grant application is a long-term work in progress with no guarantees.
Leaf and brush pickup fee proposal
The council considered a $10 monthly fee to fund leaf and brush pickup, then a $5 alternative. Both failed, so residents keep the service funded through existing revenues.
Dark skies enforcement
Fresh off a Hill Country Alliance dark-sky conference hosted locally, commissioners want a city dark-sky report on the agenda, a plan to bring nonconforming properties into compliance, and pressure on the county to participate — arguing that once night skies are lost, they don't come back.