Council keeps Merkel Connect app despite low active users

Sep 15, 2026

Merkel’s council voted 5-0 to continue the Merkel Connect app program after noting the platform had only 74 active users, according to minutes from the Sept. 15 meeting.

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The Merkel City Council considered whether to retain its Merkel Connect app and voted to continue the service on a 5-0 vote. The minutes note the app had "only 74 active users" at the time of discussion; Councilmember Elaine Chaney moved to continue the app and Councilmember Matthew Riggan seconded.

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