You may use this form to ask the mayor a question concerning the town or community. If selected, your question and your name
will appear on this page along with the mayor's response. For more pressing concerns, you can contact him at (915) 886-3944.
Previously Asked Questions
I see a new shopping center is opening. [Is the town] doing any thing to
encourage business to come into town? We got enough gordita places. Glad city telling people to clean up lots.
Asked by Joe on August 18, 2010
The town's priority is businesses, although we encourage residential development too. A business not only adds
to the tax base, but also brings in sales taxes and jobs. We have sales-tax abatement and grants that we can offer new businesses or for
current expanding ones. Foxworth-Galbraith and American RV (now Camping World) are recipients of grants to locate in Anthony. I agree with
you that we have enough food establishments but we cannot keep them from coming in and they also contribute to the local economy. Our
emphasis is on larger ventures that contribute more, but they require more persuading because of their large investment.
Besides the recent Independence Day parade, what else do Anthony, Texas
and Anthony, New Mexico share? Is Anthony, Texas helping their newly incorporated neighbor in any way?
Asked by Laura on July 9, 2010
The Town of Anthony has several partnerships with the City of Anthony, NM, although these have been with
organizations, not the city. For instance, we participate in the Anthony Chamber of Commerce, and now that they are incorporated, we anticipate
working even more with them. As far as helping our neighbors, we have met with them and attended functions such as council meetings, a forum
with the new council and the community, and I have met with Mayor Gonzalez on a number of occasions since he became mayor to assist him and
answer questions regarding our procedures.
Why doesn't Anthony, TX, have a recycling program?
Asked by H on June 15, 2010
Anthony, Texas, is dedicated to keeping our environment clean and healthy and is constantly having
community cleanups. The town is applying for a grant from the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, funded by the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, to start a recycling center. The recycling center will be located at the maintenance yard on Antonio Street.
Anthony, Texas, is also a member of Keep Texas Beautiful and promotes recycling and cleanup projects.
