Polk County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Polk County, Texas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Voting System Replacement
The county is purchasing a new Vanguard voting system from Hart InterCivic for up to $644,000 to replace aging equipment that is becoming obsolete and difficult to update.
Public Official Misconduct
A high-ranking official in the Polk County DA’s office just turned himself in for allegedly planting an illegal GPS tracker on a vehicle. This scandal is a massive blow to the local justice system and could throw current criminal cases into total chaos.
Elections
Early voting starts this Monday in Polk County, so grab your ID and head to the polls to weigh in on local leadership. It’s your chance to shape the community without waiting in the long lines on actual Election Day.
Municipal Election Results
Mayor Cochran is sticking around for another term, and we've got two fresh faces joining the city council. These are the folks who will be deciding how our tax money is spent and what local rules we'll be living under for the next few years.