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Attorney presents "10 Texas traits of good government"; council to consider next steps
Summary
Attorney Alan Borges gave a training session for the council outlining 10 traits of good government (respect, responsiveness, effectiveness, transparency, competence, ethics, lawfulness, innovation, economy, and accountability). Councilmembers praised the material and asked staff to discuss implementation at upcoming department-head and council meetings.
Alan Borges, a municipal lawyer and former Dripping Springs city attorney, presented a public training session titled the "10 Texas traits of good government," offering the council a framework to discuss civic values and operational practices. Borges said the list is designed to spark conversation rather than mandate specific actions, and he described each trait with practical examples and implementation options. "We put these in front of you and get you talking," Borges…
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