Council approves annual services agreement with Levelland Chamber of Commerce; 3–1 vote with one abstention

The Levelland City Council approved the city's annual services agreement with the Levelland Chamber of Commerce for fiscal year 2026–27. The agreement covers assistance with Hotel Occupancy Tax applications, event marketing and coordination, general services administration, and operation of the Keep Levelland Beautiful program. The council authorized the city manager to negotiate a revised agreement to take effect Oct. 1, 2027, subject to council approval.

Councilmember Tushar Bhakta abstained "on the grounds that he serves on the HOT Tax Committee and doesn’t want an appearance of impropriety," the minutes state. Councilmember Bobby Morris voted no; Mayor Breann Buxkemper, Angie Yandell and Michael Stueart voted yes, and the motion passed on a 3–1 vote with one abstention.