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Weatherford honors longtime councilmember Heidi Wilder for nearly two decades of service
Summary
The Weatherford City Council recognized Heidi Wilder for nearly two decades of municipal service, citing investments in public safety, parks, utilities modernization and downtown reinvestment. Wilder thanked colleagues and staff at a ceremony May 12.
The Weatherford City Council on May 12 recognized Councilmember Heidi Wilder for nearly two decades of public service, marking her contributions to public safety upgrades, parks and pool projects, utility modernization and downtown redevelopment.
"Her leadership helped create the kind of business environment that attracts private investment while protecting the character and heritage of Weatherford," the presiding official said while reading a prepared tribute and asking the council and audience to join in recognition. The tribute cited improvements such as public safety dispatch upgrades, a school guardian program, a canine unit revitalization, the city's first drone program and construction of a new public safety building.
Wilder, who addressed the council, noted her longevity on local boards: "I've been here 15 years on council and almost 18 years on the municipal utility board," she said, and thanked family, mentors and city staff for their support.
The council highlighted Wilder's role in quality-of-life projects including splash pads, renovated pools and playgrounds, the boardwalk at Lake Weatherford, and policies aimed at financial stewardship. The mayor's remarks credited Wilder with supporting zoning and code updates and utility projects including substations, AMI meters and fiber expansion while maintaining competitive electric rates.
Councilmembers and staff joined Wilder for a group photo and brief presentations from Fire Chief Jonathan Peacock and Police Chief Jason Hayes following the recognition. The council framed the event as a formal acknowledgment of long-term civic leadership; no formal action or vote was required for the item.
