Moving Midland forward to be a thriving and empowered community.

Our pulse is on the community

MOVE Midland is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization dedicated to making Midland better. We love Midland and want to move Midland forward.

We aim to arm our community and local leaders with fact-based insights and policy-backed solutions regarding local issues affecting our citizens’ tax dollars, well-being, and community vision.

What we’re working on:

MOVE Midland believes a fully educated community is essential for effective governance. Therefore, we aim to regularly provide Midlanders with the facts about what’s going on in our city, county, school district, etc. in order to empower Midlanders to make informed opinions about what’s going on in our community.

Without True Local Control, Pension Problems Spiral

The 45th Legislature established the Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (TLFFRA) in 1937 to create local retirement systems for the benefit of full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters in participating cities. At the time, lawmakers intended to create a general governance structure while still “leav[ing] administration, plan design, contributions, and specific investments to each system’s local board.” Despite a fair degree of flexibility and discretion however, the Act has led to an unfair power struggle between taxpayers and firefighters.

Of the 42 retirement systems remaining under TLFFRA, over $1.2 billion in unfunded actuarial accrued liability exists. Many of these systems employ outdated assessments and rosy assumptions, so the current liability is likely much higher. This situation demands urgent legislative action in the upcoming session to amend the Act and protect taxpayers’ financial well-being. Read more…

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MOVE Midland identifies two candidates for City Council endorsement

As part of our commitment to focus on our citizens’ tax dollars, well-being, and community vision, we look to endorse local candidates who align with these values.

MOVE Midland released voter guide for March primary election

MOVE Midland, a 501(c)4 non-profit organization dedicated to moving Midland forward, has announced the release of its voter guide in conjunction with the ongoing Republican primary election.

MOVE Midland offers insight into county’s proposed $170 million jail

MOVE Midland, a 501(c)4 non-profit organization dedicated to moving Midland forward, is shedding light on Midland County Commissioners’ $170 million plan for a new jail through a certificate of obligation (CO) bond.

A commitment to accountability starts by saying no

“It’s time to hold MISD accountable.” If you’ve seen this phrase on our MOVE Midland yard signs around town, you’ve noticed they don’t explicitly say “vote no.” This decision was very much intentional.

Let’s invest in education, not just infrastructure

You can support your local public schools without supporting MISD’s proposed $1.4 billion bond. For the sake of our current public school children and those in the future, our priority has to be improving their educational…

Truth missing from bond supporters’ arguments

Why won’t the supporters of the $1.4 billion bond be truthful about it? Maybe it’s because the facts do not support a yes vote. The fact is that there may not be a tax rate increase but there will be a tax increase.

Basin PBS undermines its own mission with biased bond forum

"Trust is the foundation of Basin PBS." You can find that statement under the "values" section of the Basin PBS website. However, a recent event has me wondering if their actions align with this foundational principle.

Unanswered questions, concerns about MISD, bond proposal

I have many questions regarding the impending $1.4 billion bond proposal recently announced by the Midland Independent School District. First, let me say that my family and I are strong supporters of our community.

Let's see academic turnaround results, not $1.4B bond

A new Midland nonprofit has been started to help “Love Midland” and “Move Midland.” Move Midland is a 501©(4) organization dedicated to making Midland better. That includes coming up with a way to improve…

Public Meeting Recaps:

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May 14, 2024 City Council Recap

The Midland City Council convened for a meeting on Tuesday, May 14, at 10 a.m. at City Hall, where the Hogan Park golf course and sanitation department took precedence on the agenda.

May 7, 2024 County Court Recap

The Midland County Commissioners Court convened for a general meeting on Tuesday, May 7, at 9 a.m., gathering at the Midland County Courthouse to address a range of topics.

April 23, 2024 City Council Recap

The Midland City Council convened for a general meeting on Tuesday, April 23, at 10 a.m. at City Hall, where multiple presentations from city staff shed light on fiscal matters.