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The council unanimously approved an ordinance reclassifying seven Leander Fire Department lieutenant positions as captain positions. It also advanced two zoning changes on first reading, approved three heritage-tree removal cases, and appointed election officials for the February 7, 2026, special election.
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The fire department will have seven captain positions instead of seven lieutenant positions under the approved ordinance. The council’s first-reading zoning votes are preliminary and concern a 3.973-acre heavy-commercial request near CR 270 and Hero Way and another zoning case described in the minutes. The council also approved removal of multiple heritage trees tied to three development projects and set election judge compensation at $20 per hour, with $18 per hour for the alternate judge and clerks.
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