City Council, City Manager, Fiscal Services, Public Communications

Council takes a closer look at the city’s FY 24 proposed budget during this week’s workshops

The College Station City Council conducts workshops at noon on Monday and Tuesday to explore the city’s proposed FY 2023-24 budget. The sessions could extend into Wednesday if needed. Monday’s first session covers the general fund, capital projects, and debt service. Tuesday’s workshop explores outside agency funding requests, utility funds, the hotel tax fund, and fees. Continue reading Council takes a closer look at the city’s FY 24 proposed budget during this week’s workshops

City Council, City Manager, Public Communications

FY 23 budget proposal addresses challenges while focusing on public safety and other core services

High inflation, supply chain disruptions, a volatile economy, and a tight labor market are the overarching factors guiding the $410 million FY 23 proposed budget presented to the College Station City Council at a special meeting on Tuesday. Continue reading FY 23 budget proposal addresses challenges while focusing on public safety and other core services

Capital Projects, City Manager, Public Communications

Public invited to ceremony and tours for new College Station City Hall

A dedication ceremony followed by tours will take place at the new College Station City Hall at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7. We hope you’ll attend and get a first look at the three-floor, nearly 80,000-square-foot facility at 1101 Texas Avenue — just behind the current city hall, which will be razed in the coming months. Continue reading Public invited to ceremony and tours for new College Station City Hall

City Manager, Public Communications

All Up In Your Business Podcast: The business of managing College Station

In this podcast episode, City Manager Bryan Woods and Public Communications Director Jay Socol cover topics ranging from the nature of Woods’ relationships with Texas A&M, the City of Bryan, and Brazos County, to the significantly different role the next city hall will have in the lives of College Station residents. Continue reading All Up In Your Business Podcast: The business of managing College Station

City Manager, Public Communications

City manager to be deployed with Navy Reserve

Late in 2019, I was informed I’d be recalled to active duty to mobilize with my Naval Reserve unit. While the dates of my departure and return are fluid, I can tell you that I’ll be leaving in the next few months for training and won’t return until sometime in early 2021. Continue reading City manager to be deployed with Navy Reserve

City Manager, Parks and Recreation

Monday’s inaugural community conversation: Thomas Park

On Monday, Sept. 16, the City of College Station will host the first of what we hope will be many community conversations when we gather at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at the Lincoln Recreation Center at 1000 Eleanor St. The inaugural topic will be Thomas Park. The primary goal of these conversations is to listen and share information about important community issues. Continue reading Monday’s inaugural community conversation: Thomas Park