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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in City of Midland public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Cemetery Fee Ordinance Amendment
Midland Cemetery fees haven't changed in 24 years, and the cemetery only recovers about a quarter of its costs. The proposed increase is 20% for residents and 50% for non-residents, plus a new premium rate for winter or after-hours burials. Only about 770 plots remain — the cemetery is nearly full.
Yard waste collection fee increases
Yard waste costs are going up: $70 a year for your first roll-out container, $35 for extra ones, and 80 cents per bag sticker. The silver lining — fees are waived in April, October and November.
Downtown special assessment
Downtown property owners will fund a $90,000 economic revitalization program entirely through special assessments under the newly established 2026 district.