Cedar Park honors City Manager Brenda Evans for 30 years of service

Cedar Park’s City Council on Jan. 9 paused its regular agenda to honor City Manager Brenda Evans for 30 years of service to the city. A tribute video and a series of remarks from council members, staff and former colleagues highlighted Evans’s role in guiding Cedar Park through rapid growth and large projects.

Council members and staff credited Evans with steady leadership on financial management, infrastructure and economic development. In an on-stage appreciation and a video played for the council chamber, speakers referenced major local developments—library expansion, parks such as Lakeland Park, and economic partnerships that brought employers and events to the city.

Brenda Evans, accepting the recognition, reflected on the city’s early days and the evolution of Cedar Park. She recalled starting in 1996 when the city had roughly 100 employees and served about 12,000 residents, and noted the importance of staff and community in building local amenities and services. “It has been a journey that has had a lot of laughs and a lot of people,” she said, thanking colleagues and family.

Speakers emphasized Evans’s mentorship of staff and her emphasis on disciplined fiscal policy. One council member noted Cedar Park’s triple‑A bond rating and linked it to the city manager’s long-term stewardship. The council recessed briefly after the ceremony for a reception and photos.

The recognition was ceremonial; no policy action accompanied the tribute. The council proceeded to the remainder of its agenda after congratulating Evans and acknowledging staff who organized the event.