Category: Boards & Commissions

12/13/10

Have Your Word Heard in Garland's Future

City of Garland News Release Envision Garland: Public Hearing - Monday, December 13 The City of Garland Plan Commission will host a Public Hearing on the Envision Garland comprehensive plan at their regular meeting on Monday, D… more »

11/14/10

Breaking the (Zoning) Code

My first priority on the Council has always been better planning for our city's future. We have a number of challenges that need to be addressed: quality of life, taxes, and development are three of the most important. One effort that has been underway… more »

05/01/10

Permalink 06:05:23 am, by Douglas Email , 1888 words   English (US)
Categories: Parks & Recreation, Guest Bloggers, Utilities, Boards & Commissions

Keeping Garland Beautiful for 30 Years

A major objective of this blog is to inform readers and to share information about our city government. While most everyone knows we have a city council and administrative staff, many times fewer know the various citizen committees (and boards and commi… more »

04/14/10

Permalink 05:55:20 pm, by Douglas Email , 1162 words   English (US)
Categories: Guest Bloggers, Boards & Commissions

Inside Look to Garland Youth Council

Several Garland students from Distict 1 serve on the Garland Youth Council. The youngest is Paige Pospisil. She originally wrote the following article for The Greenskeeper, the newsletter of the The Greens of Firewheel and the Greens Estates homeowner a… more »

03/31/10

Permalink 09:58:41 pm, by Douglas Email , 357 words   English (US)
Categories: Boards & Commissions

District 1 to Need Youth Representatives

Several District 1 high school seniors that currently serve on the Garland Youth Council will be graduating this year. Chairman Jaywin Malhi, who has served in that position for two years, is among them. There will be at least two appointments early sum… more »

01/31/10

Permalink 03:10:43 pm, by Douglas Email , 399 words   English (US)
Categories: Boards & Commissions

Recent District 1 "Personnel" Changes

As oft-stated, District 1 is fortunate to have so many residents freely giving of their time and experience in service to the city and community. Quite a few more District 1 residents serve on the various boards, commissions, and committees of the city… more »

12/02/09

Permalink 09:08:12 pm, by Douglas Email , 460 words   English (US)
Categories: Opinions, Boards & Commissions

District 1 Residents Serving Continues to Grow

One of my greatest pleasures being a Council member is the privilege of working with so many other Garland citizens that serve on the various boards, commissions, and committees within city government. I'm especially proud of the large number of Distric… more »

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