My Fellow Cueroites: At the regular May City Council meeting, myself, and Councilmen Terry Glover and Tony Allen were sworn in to another two-year term. I can’t believe how fast my first term as your mayor flew by.
On Wednesday, May 6, I represented the City of Cuero at the Stevenson Unit’s Fallen Officer ceremony. The National Day of Prayer was celebrated on Thursday, May 7, with a reading of prayers under the Cuero Public Library pavilion. I provided welcoming remarks as well as read the Prayer for Business and the Workplace. I saw and hugged Mother (Mama) Kitchens who was in attendance, she is 100-plus years old. I also attended a briefing regarding the review of the city’s building codes and permit fees. On Friday, May 8, I rode in the lead emergency vehicle in the career days vehicle parade at John C. French Elementary, I spoke to a few of the kids.
On Monday, May 11, the regular May City council meeting was held, The Mayor’s Youth Council was introduced and presented certificates of recognition by U.S. Congressman Michael Cloud’s Office. A proclamation designating the Month of May as Law Enforcement appreciation month was read. A Charter review committee was named and approved for the five-year review of the City’s Charter. A special council meeting was called for May 18, to participate in a budget workshop.
A Hometown Harvest Dinner committee meeting was held on Wednesday, May 13. The committee decided on making monetary donations to three organizations which participated in the success of the Hometown Harvest Dinner. The 4-H, Go Texans and the Mayor’s Youth Council were approved for the donations. In addition, a breakfast taco appreciation event was held that morning by council members and the City Manager for city staff.
On Thursday, May 14, I participated in Hunt Elementary School Career Day. I educated the students on what the mayor’s duties and responsibilities are, which include public safety and security and providing of basic services, electricity, water, wastewater, garbage disposal and streets to name a few. The students always ask interesting questions, and all agreed Cuero needs a Chicfil- A and Taco Bell.
On Friday May 15, I addressed the Senior Citizen’s Group, who were playing a game of Bingo at the Cuero Public Library, I informed them I am actively seeking a permanent meeting place for the group.
Tuesday, May 19,, will be a busy day. The Mayor’s Youth Council will have an end-of-year gathering at La Bella Tavola at 4 p.m. pm and the Citizen’s Police Academy class #4 will hold a graduation ceremony at 7:30 p.m. The group will tour the Stevenson Unit on Wednesday ,May 20. More to follow!
