(HEATH, TX – April 1, 2015) A friend recently told me he was surprised to find out that the Mayor and City Council members are not paid for their service to the City. Somewhat in jest (I think), he followed up with, “Why did you run for Mayor?” As Mayor, I get to talk to […]
HEATH (February 18, 2014) One of the best things about being Mayor the past couple years, has been the opportunity to meet and get to know so many residents of our City. Through this I have seen that each member of our community shares a common perspective – we love to live in Heath and […]
(April 27, 2013) We spend a great deal of time at City Hall looking at the future of Heath in order to plan and budget for the needs of a growing community. However, when long-time Heath resident Clarice Smirl Isbell recently shared with me that the first building permit issued by the City in 1968 was […]
(November 17, 2012) This is one of my favorite times of the year as we prepare for the holiday season ahead. From gathering around the Thanksgiving table with family, to festive celebrations with friends, and finally, the peace of a Christmas Eve candlelight service, I treasure each moment with friends and family. It’s also the […]
For the past 26 years, Lorne Liechty and his wife Mary have made Heath their home. After 34 years of marriage, they have four children and five grandchildren. “We’re blessed to have Mary’s parents live with us. Most of our brothers and sisters – and lots of cousins, nieces and nephews – live in the […]
August 14, 2012 – The Heath City Council has begun its work on developing the City’s annual budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. With that in mind, I wanted to answer some common questions about the City’s budget and the budget process. What is the Purpose of the City’s Budget? The City’s budget is one of […]
(Heath) July 13, 2012 – Summer has arrived, and it is a great season to live in Heath. Our location on the Eastern shore of Lake Ray Hubbard, our exceptional recreational options and our unique hometown events are just a few of the many reasons that caused our City to be ranked #11 on D […]