The Weatherford City Council held a retreat on April 17, 2025, focusing on progress updates and future planning for the city. The meeting began with a review of recent training sessions, followed by a discussion on the ongoing projects and their developments over the past year.

One of the key highlights was a positive assessment of a significant project that has been in progress for nearly six years. A council member expressed satisfaction with the marked progress made in the last 12 months, noting improvements in project quality and collaboration. The member emphasized the importance of learning from setbacks and expressed confidence that the community would see substantial results in the coming year.

The council then moved on to discuss the street maintenance program, which has been allocated $3 million, with $1 million specifically designated for thoroughfare resurfacing. The program has successfully completed 15 lane miles of resurfacing over the past two years, with plans for an additional 7.5 lane miles in the next fiscal year. The council praised the efficiency of the contractors involved, highlighting minimal disruption to citizens during the roadwork.

Following the road maintenance discussion, Erin presented an update on the community survey conducted in March. The survey, which included 29 questions covering various city services and economic development topics, received over 1,000 responses, providing a 95% confidence level with a 3% margin of error. The demographics of the respondents were representative of the community, ensuring that the feedback gathered was reflective of the residents' views.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue focusing on both short-term goals and the development of a long-term strategic plan, which will guide the city's efforts in the coming years. The council expressed enthusiasm for the progress made and the plans ahead, reinforcing their dedication to improving the quality of life for Weatherford residents.