What to watch: The Midland County Commissioners Court will meet on July 1 at 9 a.m.

Why it matters:
The votes will affect elected official salaries, the Juvenile Justice Center, and county burn ban policies.

Key Points:

  • Elected officials’ salaries: Commissioners will begin discussions on potential salary adjustments for elected officials. The county last approved a 4% raise across all departments in 2022. Any changes would be included in the county’s upcoming budget.

    Midland’s top stories. One quick email. Free, every Friday.
    Get Midland Wrapped, our free weekly email for busy Midland residents. Each Friday, we break down the week’s most important local stories — what happened, why it matters, and what to watch next — so you can stay informed without the noise.

  • Juvenile Justice Center: The court will vote on sending out requests for proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk to oversee the new Juvenile Justice Center. Commissioners previously approved a contract with Treanor for design services on June 13.

  • Burn ban: Commissioners will decide whether to enact a temporary burn ban due to dry conditions.