Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Germantown public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in public safety
School Resource Officer State Grant
A new $450,000 state grant now covers part of the cost of school resource officers that residents previously paid for entirely.
Domestic Abuse Expunction Law Reform (Resolution 26R16)
The board backed a state legislative push to give judges discretion to delay expunging dismissed domestic abuse charges for one year, helping protect victims.
Crime Statistics
Germantown's latest safety report is in, and it's looking good! City officials just announced that crime rates have dropped all across town.
Public Information and Transparency on Ballot Measures
A resident raised concerns regarding city website language and mailers concerning an upcoming charter amendment about the mayor's outside employment, urging clearer public communication.
Public Safety
Germantown's putting out a freeze warning, telling everyone to insulate their pipes now before the cold snap causes expensive leaks and property damage.
Planning Commissioner Continuing Education & Legal Training
City Attorney Josh Whitehead provided mandatory annual training on open meetings laws, ex parte communications, ethics, and statutory findings of fact for land use decisions.