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

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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