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City manager honors IT director Earl Shipman, announces promotions and reviews public-safety and budget snapshots

Cedar Hill City Council · February 24, 2026
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Summary

At the Feb. 24 briefing the city manager announced a recognition for 22-year IT director Earl Shipman, promoted Patrick to assistant director and named Neil Bolton as incoming IT director starting March 23; the manager also summarized a recent shooting investigation resolved with Flock Safety assistance and a contained commercial fire, and reported fiscal-year revenue and expenditure pacing.

The city manager used Tuesday’s briefing to highlight upcoming events, recognize long service in the information-technology department and report public-safety and financial snapshots for the fiscal year.

The manager announced a March 2 recognition for Earl Shipman, who the manager introduced as the city’s IT director for 22 years. Shipman addressed the council and thanked elected leaders and staff, saying he was proud to have served. "This is the best counsel anywhere in the…

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