MOVE Midland

07/20/2024

“If [reducing benefits] is not something the fire department is willing to do we are left with taking this to voters, that is just the reality of it.”

Did you know that Midland firefighters are “benefit-rich?” MFRRF benefits are significantly more generous than similar-sized firefighter benefit plans statewide.

City officials are considering several options to stabilize the Midland Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund — from calling for a bond election to using city funds and cutting retirement benefits.

05/16/2024

MISD has released a financial dashboard in order to track the progress of dollars for the $1.4 billion 2023 school bond.

Financial Dashboard: How to read the dashboard:The initial financial tracker landing page shows the bond budgets by project packages. On the right-hand side, there are filters that can be clicked to dive deeper into specific projects located at different campuses and different packages.The second pa...

05/15/2024

Yesterday's city council meeting discussed a $31 million certificate of obligation (non-voter approved) bond to address proposed needs at Hogan Park golf course and in the sanitation department. Funding is anticipated to come from raised user fees, not tax hikes. For more information, read below.

The Midland City Council convened for a meeting on Tuesday, May 14, at 10 a.m. at City Hall, where the Hogan Park golf course and sanitation department took precedence on the agenda.

05/07/2024

To help keep our community informed, we're rolling out recaps of local government meetings. Today's county commissioners court touched on: a county golf course, a state inspection failure at the jail, and trash pickups along Highway 158. Dive into the full recap on our website.

The Midland County Commissioners Court convened for a general meeting on Tuesday, May 7, at 9 a.m., gathering at the Midland County Courthouse to address a range of topics.

04/23/2024

MOVE Midland aims to move Midland forward while focusing on our citizens’ tax dollars, well-being, and community vision. As part of this commitment, we look to endorse local candidates who align with these values. After a thorough evaluation, we have identified two candidates who each bring unique perspectives to the Midland City Council. While recognizing that both candidates have their strengths and limitations, we find it challenging to endorse one over the other. Therefore, we have requested personal statements from both candidates to provide voters with additional insights to aid in their decision-making process.

Recent elections in Midland have seen a decline in voter turnout, meaning this race could be decided by only a few votes. It’s crucial to remember that local government decisions have the most impact on our daily lives. We urge all citizens to exercise their right to vote, as every vote counts to shape the future of our community.

*Candidates in ballot order.

02/20/2024

After careful evaluation and consideration, MOVE Midland has released its voter guide for contested races on the Republican primary ballot. We encourage all eligible Midland voters to exercise their civic duty and contribute to shaping our community’s future.

02/05/2024

MOVE Midland is shedding light on Midland County Commissioners’ $170 million plan for a new jail through a certificate of obligation (CO) bond. We will provide further information leading up to the commissioners’ February 20 vote on the CO.

MOVE Midland, a 501(c)4 non-profit organization dedicated to moving Midland forward, is shedding light on Midland County Commissioners’ $170 million plan for a new jail through a certificate of obligation (CO) bond.

11/06/2023

Let your voice be heard! 📣 Your last chance to vote is tomorrow, Nov. 7. All voting locations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find a location nearest you: https://www.co.midland.tx.us/359/Election-Day-Voting-Locations

11/01/2023

Have you voted yet? Don't forget, early voting ends this Friday at 7 p.m. Your voice and your vote matter!

10/30/2023

Former mayor Ernest Angelo made great points in his weekend piece with the MRT. Check it out if you haven't yet, and make sure you go vote! 🗳️

Ernie Angelo: Why won’t the supporters of Midland ISD's $1.4 billion bond be truthful...

10/28/2023

Did you have trouble finding the time to go vote this past week? Luckily, all voting locations are open Saturday and Sunday until 7 p.m.!

County Annex Building - 2110 N A Street, 79705
Centennial Library - 2503 W Loop 250 N, 79705
Cogdell Learning Center - 201 W Florida Ave, 79701
Fairmont Park Church of Christ - 3813 N Midland Dr, 7970
Village at Manor Park - 5212 Sinclair Ave, 79707

10/26/2023

Former mayors Ernest Angelo and Mike Canon spoke with CBS7 about the MISD bond. Check it out 👇

If this bond does pass, it will be the eighth largest bond to pass in the state of Texas.