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Do you have a question about City Government? Have you ever wondered why we do what we do, or even how we do what we do? This is your opportunity to find out! - Mayor Hal Richards

Submit a question to the Mayor or City Staff regarding City of Terrell business on the Ask the Mayor form. We will post questions and answers on this page.

This is a service provided for Terrell residents and businesses only. We look forward to your questions!

Date	Question and Answers
4/2008	Q - Recently I was traveling on CR 305. I was unaware that this road is impassable to all but the most hardy 4-wheel drive. The part that is impassable lies within the ETJ of the city. Read More Answer - You are correct that this is not within the City limits and therefore it is not maintained by the City of Terrell. This area you identified is located in Kaufman County Precinct 2. Read More
4/2008	Q - I am looking to offer a helping hand to those elderly in need. I would like to support our community by volunteering my time to help someone less fortunate. However I don't know how to go about finding those that truly need help. Read More Answer - You will be joining a lot of good people in Terrell who give generously of their time. Since you specifically mentioned that you would like to volunteer to help elderly people in need, I suggest you contact one or both of these organizations. Read More
3/2008	Q - Among several others, I daily walk my dog along Windsor Avenue between Rockwall and FM 2578. While there are no sidewalks in this stretch of Windsor, there are sidewalks on Windsor Avenue over by Home Depot - where no people live (go figure). Thus, we are forced to walk in the street, especially following rainy periods. Meanwhile, motorists - I would say the vast, vast majority - speed along Windsor Avenue well above the unposted speed limit of 30 MPH. It is not unusual to see motorists going in excess of 50 MPH. Read More Answer - Thanks for the questions about speeding and sidewalks on Windsor Avenue. Read More
3/2008	Q - With the Trans Texas Corridor gaining some steam, and with the help of Lou Dobbs making this a nationally known problem, what is Terrell doing in order to keep this out of our back yard? It's very obvious that Gov. Rick Perry is not listening to the citizens of Texas but rather listening to his bank account get bigger with the help of Guiliani. What do the citizens of Terrell need to do to stop this travesty? Answer - This is more a State of Texas issue than it is a City issue but I will be glad to share what I know . . . Read More

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Topic	Question and Answer
Building Permits	Q - What work can I do inside my home without having to apply for a permit? Answer
City Appearance	Q - Is there a way that the city can pass an ordiance on non-working vehicle parked in front of their home? Answer Q - I recently moved back to Terrell after 30 years. I am amazed as to how the residential areas have deteriorated. What happened and how can this be resolved? Answer
City Hall	Q.- Why does the City of Terrell not fly the American Flag outside city hall? Answer
City Newsletter	Q - Can the minutes of the Council meetings and agendas be included in that newsletter? Answer Q. - Comments on City Newsletter. Answer Q. - How can we learn more about new businesses in Terrell? Answer
Crime	Q. - What is being done to stop the the increasing number of break-ins of homes and businesses? Answer Q - Our neighborhood has experienced a rash of thefts.What can we do to get a curfew imposed? Answer
Emergencies	Q - Who is in charge of Emergency Management or homeland security in case of evacuations, etc.? Answer
Illegal Immigrants	Q. - Has the city addressed the subject of illegal immigrants? Answer Q. - I too am concerned about the growing number of illegal immigrants. Answer Q - What is Terrell doing about all the illegals here? Answer
Improvements	Q - Just wanted to make a note that I can really start to see huge improvements around town and I want to thank the Mayor, City Council, and staff. Having worked for the city for years I know the work and dedication that it takes by all members and I want you all to know it is not going un-noticed. Thanks again for all of your hard work.
Parking	Q - One of the problems, in my opinion, for the downtown area is lack of parking!!! I personally find myself not frequenting the stores, restaurants, etc. due to the parking problem. Is is not feasible to build a parking garage? Answer Q - Would a multi-level parking facility be feasible? Answer
Sanctuary	Q - I am seeing an increasingly amount of hispanics in the Great City of Terrell. Is Terrell considered a "sanctuary city"? Answer
Streets & Traffic	Q. - How can I get a pothole fixed? Answer Q - Why was the issue of red light cameras not presented to the citizens? Answer
Taxes	Q. - I would like to know if you intend to raise the city's tax rate. Answer Q. - On my most current tax statement there was an indication that city taxes were reduced by sales. What does this mean? Answer
Website	Q - Why isn't SWCC listed on your list of sites in Terrell? Answer

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