Mayor Lynn Beeler of Plainview proclaimed the week of April 6-12, 2025, as Crime Victims' Rights Week at the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The proclamation reaffirms the commitment of the City of Plainview and Union County to create a victim service and criminal justice response that assists all victims of crime not only during this week but also throughout the year. The proclamation expresses gratitude for those community members, victim service providers, and criminal justice professionals who are committed to improving the response to all victims of crime so that these victims may find relevant assistance, support, justice, and peace. Vice Mayor Richard Phillips and Police Chief Kenny Crider participated in the Walk for Victims sponsored by Attorney General Jared Effler and held earlier the same day at Wilson Park.

Chief Crider noted that the Plainview Police like to be visible in the patrols, but not predictable. He reported 43 calls, 5 incidents, 2 arrests, and 6 citations. Fire Chief Brad Woods was answering a fire call at a house in Luttrell and could not attend the meeting.

Ordinance 166 to allow a second resident on a parcel in AR-1 without subdividing the property passed unanimously on second reading. Alderman Rebecca Lock thank the Board for achieving a compromise that acknowledged the rights of property owners and allowed more freedom regarding the use of their property.

Plainview held a public hearing on the FY 26 Budget. Afterwards, the budget was approved on second reading and passed with no dissenting votes.

The Neighborhood Watch Meeting will be Thursday, April 17, 2025, in the Plainview Community Center at 7:00. The next Municipal Planning Commission and Board of Aldermen Meeting will be on Tuesday, May 13, beginning at 6:30.