Candidates criticize council dysfunction; mixed views on strong-mayor versus city-manager model
Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025
Forum candidates described council divisions and varying support for the city’s strong-mayor charter; most opposed an immediate charter change but urged better collaboration and staff capacity.
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At the Fort Bend Chamber forum, multiple candidates described ongoing divisions within the Stafford City Council and debated whether the city should consider switching from its current strong-mayor charter to a city-manager (council-manager) form of government.
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