Webb County Pct.3 Residents Host Town Hall Meeting
Written by admin, Jul 28, 2016, Comments Off
Marah Mendez,
(Laredo, Texas) Colorado Acres water dispenser operations, road improvements, and solid waste management were just a few topics that were addressed in a town hall meeting hosted by Precinct 3 residents of Webb County. In a meeting that consisted of over 100 residents, lasting over 2 hours, residents were able to voice their concerns directly to County Judge Tano Tijerina, Commissioner John Galo and County Engineer Luis Perez-Garcia.
Residents of Las Lomas and Las Pilas expressed their concern that the current hours of operation at the Colorado Acres water dispenser are causing problems amongst the community. “If having the water dispenser available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. is an issue then we will revert to the original hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. immediately, we are here to service you however we can” said Tijerina.
Residents also took this opportunity to convey the need for an additional road to access the dispenser. County Engineer Luis Perez-Garcia informed residents that with an additional dispenser underway, the county plans to have a split driveway allowing residents to access the water dispenser two at a time reducing wait time.
Lastly, residents were concerned about solid waste pick-up being discontinued in their area. Commissioner Galo assured the residents that trash pick-up would not discontinue in their area only free services will be discontinued. After October 1, residents will have to pay for services however the amount is still to be determined based on potential bidders. If outsourcing trash pick-up is excessive then the county will continue to provide services at a fee to cover the cost of service.
The town hall meeting concluded with residents expressing gratitude towards Tijerina, Galo and Perez-Garcia for having attended the meeting and also expressing their willingness to work hand in hand with the county.
