Administrative Department

City Administration provides overall management of the City including the oversight of all City departments; preparation of the annual budget; implementation of City Council policy initiatives; establishing a positive working relationship with community leaders and other governmental agencies; ensuring the economic viability and sustainability of the City and operation of the City according to State statutes, local ordinances and the ICMA and TCMA Code of Ethics.

• Manage and operate the City according to its core values of customer service, community, integrity and leadership
• Respond to all requests, inquiries and complaints in a timely manner
• Conduct City Council meetings in an effective and professional manner while ensuring that comprehensive information is provided in the Council agenda packets
• Provide leadership and oversight in implementing the City Council goals, priorities, programs and policies
• Provide effective relations with local and state agencies including the Chamber of Commerce, CVB, EDC, County and State government
• Identify and address growth-related issues that are impacting the quality of life for the community and develop proposed solutions
• Coordinate local efforts to expand labor force
• Oversee all City departments to ensure that employees are productive, professional and responsive

• Continue to focus on both short-term and long-term planning
• Look for opportunities for continued improvement of City services
• Set a positive leadership example for other employees in terms of professionalism, integrity, work ethic, dedication and leadership
• Recognize employees who go the extra mile to serve customers
• Educate employees on leadership and management skills
• Provide information on City programs and services in a completely transparent manner
• Be available and accessible to the City Council, City employees and the general public

• Secured designation as a Dark Sky Community from the International Dark Sky Association
• Prepared FY 2022 City Budget that addresses City Council priorities and community needs
• Assisted in the coordination of the City’s response to Covid-19 and ensured timely information on the virus was communicated to local citizens
• Continued implementation of recommendations included in Community Visioning Study
• Coordinated the meetings of the Relief Route Task Force and coordinated with TXDOT in completing the Relief Route Feasibility Study
• Worked closely with EDC in an effort to expand broadband services
• Continued to work with developers in attracting affordable housing developments
• Served as President of Texas Public Power Association (TPPA)
• Received Mentoring Award from the Texas City Management Association (TCMA)

• Meet with legislative members to gain support for legislative proposals during the 2023 legislative session
• Continue to play an active role in supporting the Relief Route Task Force
• Prepare FY 2023 City Budget that addresses City Council priorities and community needs
• If approved by the City Council, develop proposed roadway bond election for presentation to the voters in November 2023
• Conduct additional Succession Leadership training class
• Work with EDC and other local groups in a continued effort to expand broadband services throughout the community
• Initiate planning for 2024 Eclipse Event
• Continue efforts to attract more affordable housing to the community
• Continue efforts to annex property into the City following the annexation plan adopted by the City Council