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Residents raise road, library and business‑permitting concerns during Bonham council public comments
Summary
At the Jan. 12 meeting, residents and officials updated the council on a toy‑drive program, flagged county road issues, summarized library programs, and expressed concerns about the city's process for opening a new business.
During the public‑comment portion of the Jan. 12 Bonham City Council meeting, several residents and local officials addressed the council on community topics.
Municipal Court Judge Michael Evans updated council members on the Amnesty Warrant Toy Drive and described recent outreach efforts. David Keene presented Mayor John Burnett with a Bois D'Arc pen in a ceremonial gesture. County Judge Newt Cunningham raised concerns about road conditions affecting Fannin County and urged attention to road maintenance and coordination. Stacey McGraw, the library director, summarized programs offered by the Bonham Public Library in 2025. Resident Preston Blackman (113 W Sam Rayburn) expressed concerns about the permitting process for opening a new business, asking the council for clearer steps and timelines. Galen Bennett, a county resident, spoke about a county road system initiative under discussion.
Council listened during the public‑comment period; no council directives, votes or staff follow‑up tasks were recorded in the meeting minutes for these comments.
