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City introduces new public health director and H‑E‑B funds free museum admissions; manager highlights park, golf and skate projects
Summary
City Manager Peter Zanoni introduced Dr. Anita Kurian as the new director of public health and announced an H‑E‑B sponsorship to provide free museum admissions over the holidays; manager also previewed Commodore Park, golf course parking, and an island skate‑park funded by TIRZ 2.
The City Manager’s report at the Oct. 14 City Council meeting included a staffing announcement, a corporate sponsorship for holiday museum admissions and a preview of near‑term park and recreation capital projects.
New public‑health director: City Manager Peter Zanoni introduced Dr. Anita Kurian, who began as the city’s director of public health the day before the meeting. Dr. Kurian told council she brings 34 years in health care — including 23 years in public health — and highlighted a data‑driven, partnership‑based approach she intends to use to build workforce capacity and pursue ‘health for all’ across Corpus Christi. Dr. Kurian previously served as assistant and deputy director for the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District; her credentials include an MD, an MPH from Emory and a PhD in public health.
H‑E‑B sponsorship for museum admissions: Zanoni announced that H‑E‑B will again sponsor free admissions…
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