Forney Texas.US

During its April 19, 2016 meeting the Forney City Council recognized West Point - bound Cadet Kaden Kinnart, presented financial staff with a GFOAT award; approved changes allowing Enterprise Rental to be next to McDonalds; granted 8 month extension for planning on the recently sold property at FM548 & Hwy 80 which will contain two national chain restaurants.

On March 29, 2016 Markout WSC held an informative meeting to explain their decision to allow members to vote on merging with Talty WSC. It was very well attended, and quite lively. On April 12, Markout members voted down the merger.

Sample Ballots and Results for Elections for City council and Mayor, and FISD held on May 09, 2015.

Early voting Oct. 20 - 31. Election day, Polls open 7 AM to 7 PM, see details for polling locations. Photographic Voter ID now required!

The Council removed 125-seat requirement for restaurants to sell alcohol; allowed for taller buildings; received a clean audit.

During a lightly-attended regular meeting, the Forney City Council approved a plat for Ridgecrest Center Addition, and the site plan for the Aldi Food Store which will anchor that center, Eagle Ridge Phase 2, changes to the Mustang Crossing PD, replats of the 211/213/215 Bois D 'Arc properties, awarded a bid for median landscaping, approved a contract re: Layden Senior Citizen Center.

The Nov. 6 City Council revisited quiet zone options; refinanced bonds to save money; approved certificates of obligation for Mulberry Park; adopted a special events policy including a Spellman Ampitheater addendum; selected a new flag design.

City of Forney has announced its Back-to-School Food Drive, supporting the Forney Food Pantry, from August 15th to September 15th, 2023.

Forney Parks Board Nov. 19 2014 reviews proposed Open Spaces master plan, considers amphitheater rentals and duck safety.