Williams works hard on the council taking calls from her constituents and determining anything regarding her ward and anything that is brought forth to the council. The City Council determines policies, plans, enacting local legislation, and the city\u2019s budget. These topics are discussed at the local city council meetings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to The City of Texarkana\u2019s website, \u201cCity council meetings are normally held the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of Texarkana, Texas City Hall, 220 Texas Boulevard, Texarkana, Texas.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These meetings are open to the public so anyone is free to attend. Williams encourages citizens to get involved in the community in any way they can. She says, \u201cIt\u2019s the only way to bring about change.\u201d Anyone can get in contact with the local councilmembers. The contact information is available on the city\u2019s website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Williams is currently spearheading the removal of substandard housing in Ward 3. She mentioned, \u201cThis will encourage new development, help our tax base to grow, and help maintain property values.” Williams also mentioned what she would like to see for the city of Texarkana by saying, \u201cMy wish for our city is that everyone would take pride in their property by removing litter from their curbs and alleys. We also need to have a push to discourage littering. Our schools and community organizations could certainly help raise awareness and educate people to be more environmentally responsible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Soon the city council will begin discussing the budget for the next fiscal year. Williams mentioned, \u201cIt will soon be time to start the budgeting process for the next fiscal year. Every city has an unlimited number of needs and a limited amount of resources to meet those needs. Developing a budget is a process of ascertaining your needs, prioritizing your needs, and reaching a reasonable compromise with the resources available. Because of the impact the Coronavirus has on the local economy, it\u2019s made it more challenging to project revenue from sales tax and etc. Every aspect of the budgeting process will be more challenging for the coming year. It should be noted that we also solicit the help of leading business people, in our community, with the budgeting process.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Williams has dedicated much of her time to the community after her family relocated in 1980. Coming from a family of teachers, she has an impressive 34 years of experience working in the public education system as a teacher herself. Williams has spent 20 years working at Highland Park School. She soon began volunteering at Highland Park right after her retirement in 2000 and has continued to do so until this year due to COVID. She mentioned how the school feels like home to her. Adding, \u201cI just love going to that school.\u201d Additionally, she is a member of the Literacy Council. She says, \u201cI\u2019ve been involved with the literacy council for 20-25 years. I still have a student I read with every weekend.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more about Mrs. Betty Williams here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about the Literacy Council here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more about The Texarkana City Council here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get in contact with a Local Councilmember here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n See what\u2019s going on in Texarkana here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A member of the local City Council, Mrs. Betty Williams of Ward 3, has been determined elected for another term. Williams was unopposed for her seat on the council for the November 2020 election. She will be serving another three-year … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/eagleeyemedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ward_3-2.jpg?fit=584%2C902\")
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