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New Rockwall mayor lays out agenda on density, roads and public safety; council names mayor pro tem and Emergency Services Corporation members
Summary
The newly sworn mayor at the Rockwall City Council meeting on May 19 told residents he will push to curb high-density development, accelerate road projects and move forward on a new Fire Station No. 1, and the council made two personnel appointments following executive session.
The newly sworn mayor at the Rockwall City Council meeting on May 19 told residents he will push to curb high-density development, accelerate road projects and move forward on a new Fire Station No. 1, and the council made two personnel appointments following executive session.
The mayor said he will seek changes to the city's comprehensive plan to "promote family friendly neighborhoods, not developer friendly neighborhoods" and asked staff to "fast track" comprehensive-plan amendments. He also said he had asked the city manager to provide a monthly briefing on all road projects and progress. On public safety, he said the council will ask staff to present a plan to buy land, design and evaluate budget options for a new Fire Station No. 1.
The statements followed an executive session. The council then moved in open session to appoint Mark Mueller as mayor pro tem and to…
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