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The Hill Country Podcast – Managing Growth: Insights from Kerrville’s City Manager Dalton Rice

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Post date November 20, 2024
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Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. This week, Tom welcomes Dalton Rice, the City Manager of Kerrville, back.

Dalton reflects on his first year in the position and discusses the intricate issue of growth management in Kerrville. Dalton delves into growth statistics, challenges with unmanaged growth, and the role of natural and infrastructural limitations in controlling expansion. They explore the city’s proactive measures in growth control and the balance needed to maintain Kerrville’s unique community charm. They also discuss the importance of public-private partnerships, the housing market, collaboration between local schools, and Kerrville’s recognition for its financial and aesthetic achievements. Dalton Rice highlights the city’s continuous efforts in community engagement and ensuring fiscal sustainability, painting a comprehensive picture of Kerrville’s development landscape.

Key highlights:

Growth in Kerrville: An Overview
Challenges and Strategies for Managing Growth
Housing and Infrastructure Development
Balancing Growth and Quality of Life
Reflections on the First Year

Resources:

Dalton Rice on LinkedIn

City of Kerrville

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Rotary Voices of Kerrville

Rotary Voices of Kerrville – Dalton Rice on the Power of Rotary: Community Involvement and Networking

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Post date November 7, 2024
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Welcome to Rotary Voices of Kerrville, the podcast series that shines a spotlight on the Rotary Club of Kerrville, Texas—a club with a rich community service, leadership, and dedication history. For nearly 100 years, the Rotary Club of Kerrville has been at the heart of initiatives that make a real difference locally and globally. Through this podcast, we’ll explore the club’s incredible projects, hear from its inspiring members, and learn about the values driving their commitment to “Service Above Self.” In this episode, host Tom Fox visits Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice, a relatively new Rotary member.

Mayor Judy Eychner inspired Dalton Rice, Rotary Club membership. He views Rotary community involvement as a unique opportunity to engage with the community while networking with diverse leaders and influencers. Since joining just over a year ago, Dalton has immersed himself in various service opportunities, ranging from fundraising events to tree-watering efforts, which he believes reflect the values of Kerrville. He appreciates the platform Rotary provides to stay informed and connected, allowing him to address community concerns and questions effectively. Despite a busy schedule balancing commitments on local boards, Dalton finds fulfillment in these service opportunities, underscoring the importance of Rotary in fostering meaningful community engagement.

Highlights include:

Networking through Rotary Community Service Opportunities
Diverse Community Service Projects with Rotary
Community Involvement in Kerrville’s Rotary Events

Resources:

Rotary Club of Kerrville

Rotary District 5840

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The Hill Country Podcast

The Hill Country Podcast – Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice

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Post date November 15, 2023
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Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places, and activities of the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, am joined by Andrew Gay as co-host with Dalton Rice as our guest.

Dalton Rice is a seasoned professional with a diverse background spanning the military, healthcare administration, and public administration. As the current City Manager of Kerrville, Texas, Rice offers a unique perspective on the role and responsibilities of a city manager in Texas. He views the city manager as the chief executive officer of a city, responsible for overseeing all departments and appointed by the city council, a contrast to a mayoral system where the mayor is elected as the CEO. Rice’s experiences in the military and public sectors have shaped his understanding of the importance of navigating the political landscape, maintaining neutrality, and fostering open dialogue with city residents. Join Tom Fox, Andrew Gay, and Dalton Rice as they delve deeper into this topic on the next episode of the Hill Country Podcast.