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Waco’s City Council is shaking things up with Jed Cole stepping into the District 3 seat. It’s a major personnel change that could shift the direction of local policy, so it's worth watching how he votes on the issues that matter to you.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before.
New council members often bring different spending priorities, which could change how your tax dollars are allocated across city projects.
District 3 residents get a fresh perspective and a new advocate to represent their specific neighborhood needs at City Hall.
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Olson, a licensed engineer now working for Temple, will start in Waco at the end of August.
McGregor Dennis Fehler submitted a recall petition this week seeking to remove Mayor Jim Lilley from office, though Fehler said his quarrel really is with City Manager Kevin Evans.
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