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The City Council unanimously approved first readings to amend the solid-waste collection contract and grant Google Fiber a non-exclusive franchise to install and operate fiber infrastructure in public rights-of-way.
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These first-reading approvals advance potential changes to Leander’s solid-waste services and allow Google Fiber to pursue fiber infrastructure in city rights-of-way, subject to further action. The council also approved using paper ballots and amended voting machines for the February 7, 2026 special election. Property acquisitions for water, roadway, and other public purposes were authorized by 6-0 votes.
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