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Outgoing councilmembers Simpson and Schick reflect on service, cite accomplishments and regrets
Summary
Johnny Simpson and Bill Schick offered outgoing remarks at the special meeting. Simpson highlighted street paving achievements and expressed regret over unfinished annexation and a local project; Schick credited staff and cited fiscal and staffing accomplishments.
Two outgoing councilmembers gave extended remarks before adjournment. Councilmember Johnny Simpson reflected on his path into public service, committee work and projects completed while in office, noting that in collaboration with the management district the city got "14 streets paved in 1 year." He also described personal hardships during his tenure and voiced regrets that the city did not complete annexation of remaining areas and that a project he referred to as "12 66" did not move forward; he also criticized regional grant distribution, stating, "HGAC got 1000000000 dollars this last time around and not a dime went to Dickinson."
Councilmember Bill Schick thanked citizens and staff, credited the council for restoring the city's bond rating and balancing the budget, and highlighted personnel changes including hiring a new city manager and other department leaders. Schick said the council "reduced the expenditures" and described cultural changes at City Hall, ending by thanking his spouse Gaylyn for support. The presiding officer thanked both outgoing members and adjourned the meeting.
Both speakers spoke as individuals reflecting on their tenure; their remarks included specific claims about accomplishments and regional funding that were made on the record during their outgoing comments.
