Aledo and Fort Worth v. Willow Park: the council's actions on the record
9 meetingsThe Ledger reports votes and postings in this case and does not characterize its merits. This page lists each meeting where the case was posted and the two open-session actions.
Compiled automatically from the Ledger's meeting reports: each excerpt below is the passage of a report that mentions this topic, in the words the report used, linked to the full entry and its minutes. Updated on every build; last built Friday, September 4, 2026.
Council adopts the FY 2027 budget and a $0.352415 tax rate, a 0.77% increase, after hearings at which no one spoke
The council met in executive session from 6:35 to 7:12 p.m. on Aledo and Fort Worth v. Willow Park, the Dean Ranch development, Capital Lane Advisors federal funding support, a real property deliberation, downtown development and the Bailey Ranch development, took no action, and adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, Aug. 20, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, Aug. 20, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal
Council adopts the 2026 certified tax roll, proposes a $0.352415 rate, and tables the Friends of the Library agreement
On the consent agenda the council approved the July 16 work session and regular meeting minutes. It met in executive session from 7:22 to 8:03 p.m. on Aledo and Fort Worth v. Willow Park, the Dean Ranch development, downtown development and the Bailey Ranch development, took no action, and adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, Aug. 6, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, Aug. 6, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal
Council seeks $2 million for Lasater Addition water mains, rezones the Aledo mobile home park under the new MH district, and orders a water and wastewater master plan update
City Manager Candice Edmondson presented third-quarter financial and investment reports through June 30, 2026, reporting bank deposits 194.091% collateralized and general fund revenues, including sales and mixed beverage tax collections, exceeding the benchmark for this point in the year. The council met in executive session from 7:13 to 8:27 p.m. on the Dean Ranch development, Aledo and Fort Worth v. Willow Park, downtown development, 2 Dean Drive and the Bailey Ranch development, took no action, and adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, July 16, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, July 16, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal
Council rejects the golf cart and e-bike ordinance in favor of education first, and appoints Cass Callaway municipal judge
After an executive session from 6:49 to 7:30 p.m. on the Dean Ranch development, Aledo and Fort Worth v. Willow Park, the municipal judge appointment and downtown development, with no action taken, Davis read a proclamation recognizing the Aledo High School baseball team, which won the Class 5A Division I state title on June 5, 2026, the school's third state baseball title, under head coach Chad Barry. City Manager Candice Edmondson said the city's new website is scheduled to launch July 20 and updated the council on remaining construction at City Hall. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, June 18, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, June 18, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal
Council elects Summer Jones mayor pro tem, buys an $82,461 jetter, approves the Your Personal Chef rebate, and adds Parker County to the Willow Park lawsuit
After an executive session from 7:36 to 8:56 p.m. on the Dean Ranch development, Aledo and Fort Worth v. Willow Park and downtown development, the council voted to add Parker County as a defendant in the City of Aledo and City of Fort Worth v. City of Willow Park lawsuit. The vote was unanimous with Covington recusing himself. Staff updated the council on weather preparation for Summer Blast and the library's summer reading program, and the meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, June 4, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, June 4, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal
Allen and Poston are sworn in, the Shaw Ranch preliminary plat clears with 103 lots, and a manufactured-home zoning district is created for Senate Bill 785
The council held two executive sessions, 6:34 to 7:24 p.m. on the municipal judge and the commission and board appointments, and 7:48 to 8:49 p.m. on the posted topics of the Dean Ranch development conversation, Grand Prairie v. State, Aledo and Fort Worth v. Willow Park, a petition for release from the extraterritorial jurisdiction, the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grant program, FM 1187 utility infrastructure funding, and downtown development. On reconvening, Davis entertained a motion to approve a petition for release from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction for 10450 East Bankhead Highway; no motion was made and no action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, May 7, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, May 7, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal
Council awards a $714,971 FM 1187 landscaping contract, rezones 2 Dean Drive to regional commercial, and adopts the design standards manual
The council met in executive session from 7:22 to 8:32 p.m. on the posted topics of the Dean Ranch development conversation, Grand Prairie v. State, Aledo and Fort Worth v. Willow Park, a library agreement with Parker County, downtown development, and a Your Personal Chef rebate infrastructure agreement, and adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, April 2, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, April 2, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal
Council creates a Library Advisory Board, cancels the May election after candidates go unopposed, and previews new engineering design standards
The council met in executive session from 7:14 to 7:35 p.m. on the posted topics of the Dean Ranch development conversation, Grand Prairie v. State, Aledo and Fort Worth v. Willow Park, and downtown development, took no action, and adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, March 5, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, March 5, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal
Council updates Fort Worth impact-fee pass-throughs, renews the mountain bike club's trail agreement, and ends the municipal judge's contract
The council met in executive session from 6:19 to 7:45 p.m. on the posted topics of the Dean Ranch development, Grand Prairie v. State, Aledo and Fort Worth v. Willow Park, the Siegmund easement agreement, municipal court, downtown development, and a personnel matter concerning the municipal judge. On reconvening, it voted unanimously to terminate the contract with the municipal judge, as discussed in executive session. On the consent agenda it approved the Feb. 5 minutes and Resolution No. 2026-R-06 amending access to the city's safe deposit box at First Financial Bank. The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, Feb. 19, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, Feb. 19, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal