Upcoming Harlingen City Commission Meeting to Address Key Issues

The Harlingen City Commission will convene on January 21, 2026, at 5:45 PM in the Town Hall Meeting Room at City Hall to discuss and potentially act on a wide range of agenda items. The meeting will be livestreamed on the city's website and YouTube page, allowing the public to participate and offer citizen communication.

Agenda Highlights

will include the invocation by Commissioner Rene Perez, the pledge of allegiance, and a welcome to citizens. The city commission will also address potential conflicts of interest and provide announcements from the mayor, city manager, and city commission members. The meeting will feature a series of proclamations and presentations of awards, including recognition for the Harlingen Animal Shelter, Harlingen High School South 'Hawks' Band, and the Small Business Advisory Committee.

Citizen Communication and Public Hearings

will provide the public with the opportunity to address the city commission on matters not specifically listed for public hearing. The city commission will consider approval of minutes from the October 6, 2025, meeting and address consent agenda items, including grant applications and ordinances related to zoning and land use.

Staff Reports and Action Items

will include presentations from the public works department on the comprehensive street lighting program and discussion of potential action items, such as ordinances related to smoke shops and adult businesses. The city commission will also consider resolutions related to grant applications, contracts, and the purchase of equipment.

Executive Session and Board Appointments

will be discussed, including deliberation on economic development negotiations and personnel matters. The meeting will adjourn following action on executive session items and other remaining business.

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Official Source: View Original Agenda PDF