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Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Chris Ott urges Garland youth to plan with a 'plus 20' mindset
Garland Youth Council · November 11, 2025
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At a Garland Youth Council meeting, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Chris Ott encouraged members to stay engaged, described the council–manager form of government, and urged the council to consider how projects will affect Garland 20 years from now.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Chris Ott told the Garland Youth Council that public service requires steady involvement and long-term thinking, urging members to adopt a "plus 20" mindset when evaluating projects.
"When government works well, most people never notice," Chris Ott said, explaining the city uses a council–manager…
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