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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Taylor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Gunshot damage near Fairlane apartments
A resident reported a bullet struck his home during July cruise night, and asked whether a concrete wall at the Fairlane apartments could deter future gunfire.
Fentanyl trafficking bust
Taylor police, DEA and state police seized over 28,000 fentanyl pills — enough to kill millions — arresting two suspects after a drone-assisted takedown.
Constitutional policing training for Taylor officers
The police department is spending up to $38,340 on attorney-led constitutional policing training covering use of force, de-escalation, and search-and-seizure law — 16 of the 24 hours state law requires each officer annually.
Flock license plate reader renewal
The council renewed Flock Safety cameras for two years at $69,600 per year. The police chief credited Flock with solving a summer homicide and helping remove 18 child sex predators from Taylor streets.
Firefighters' contract approved
The new contract with Fire Fighters Local 1252 was praised as key to retaining firefighters and keeping the community safe. Members noted early negotiations were aimed at keeping good firefighters in Taylor.
StarChase GPS pursuit technology
Council bought Magnet AXIOM digital-forensics software for criminal investigations and accepted a state grant covering a police academy candidate's tuition and salary.
Food insecurity and Fish and Loaves food pantry
The pantry distributed 3.5 million pounds of food in 2025, over a million pounds of it to Taylor residents — 41% of everyone it serves. Volunteers, donations and food drives keep it running.
Police Misconduct
The ACLU is calling out the Taylor police department for brutality, meaning the city is facing serious pressure to clean up its act and respect civil rights. Local leaders are going to have to step up and deal with this before it blows up.