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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fort Worth public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Economic Development and Real Estate Negotiations
Council members discussed potential real estate acquisitions and business incentive packages behind closed doors to protect the city's negotiating leverage.
Opportunity Zones 2.0 Selections
The governor's office picked only 7 of Fort Worth's 42 nominated census tracts for the new federal Opportunity Zones program. The city has asked for feedback on why so few were chosen but hasn't heard back. The program offers capital gains tax breaks to investors who put money into projects in those zones.
Freeway Sign Height Variance at Oak Grove Road
QT South LLC requested a 45-foot freeway sign height instead of the 25-foot limit to ensure visibility for trucks exiting I-20.