Mayor Blong appoints Grayson Inzer as junior mayor for a day in Midland

The Midland City Council meeting held on July 8, 2025, commenced with a special proclamation honoring Grayson Inzer as the Junior Mayor for the Day. Mayor Lori Blong presented the proclamation, emphasizing the importance of youth engagement in local governance and encouraging young residents to participate actively in their community. Grayson received a token of appreciation and was invited to take a photo with the mayor.

Following the proclamation, Mayor Blong acknowledged the contributions of six firefighters from Midland who were deployed to assist with disaster relief efforts in the Hill Country, in partnership with the Texas Department of Emergency Management. The mayor encouraged community members to contribute resources to support those affected by recent disasters.

The meeting then transitioned to the consent agenda. Councilman Norman requested the removal of item 5 due to insufficient bids, which was agreed upon. The remaining items on the consent agenda were approved unanimously.

Next, the council addressed item 7, which involved an ordinance amending the zoning district map to allow for the sale of alcoholic beverages in a bar located on North A Street. The motion passed unanimously, with specific conditions and restrictions outlined in the ordinance.

An oversight was noted regarding item 6, which had not been pulled for discussion as intended. The council allowed Latoya Mayberry, a resident, to speak on this item, providing her name and address for the record.

In summary, the meeting highlighted the city's commitment to youth involvement, community support during emergencies, and the council's procedural efficiency in addressing agenda items. The next steps include revisiting item 5 in a future meeting and continuing discussions on community engagement initiatives.