Amarillo Council Budget and Camera Debate | Amarillo News

Amarillo City Council braces for a packed Tuesday as they dive into the 2026-2027 budget workshop, tackling public safety, water resources, and potential tax hikes—potentially adding $59 for Randall County residents and over $80 in Potter County. The regular meeting later will address controversial police surveillance use after an officer was fired for misusing license plate readers, with Chief Thomas Hover set to present new policies amid state funding pauses. Also on deck: closed-session property deals, highway safety, street maintenance, and a school district policing partnership—all under one high-stakes agenda. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f499ac27826c1e10