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Citizens hear about growth of Carrollton
By Dan Eakin, deakin@starlocalnews.com
During the last 100 years, Carrollton has grown from a tiny town to a large city.
In the last quarter of a century, the city has experienced phenomenal growth, from a standpoint of both residential and economic growth.
A large crowd packed the council chambers at Carrollton City Hall on Feb. 26 for the sixth annual “Citizens Evening at City Hall” and to hear city leaders tell about the growth of the city.
This year, Carrollton is celebrating its 100th year as a city. The city was incorporated on June 14, 1913 after having been a community for several years before.
Carrollton Mayor Matthew Marchant, in his state of the city address, gave a power point presentation showing how the city has grown economically over the years, particularly in the area of new restaurants and entertainment. He discussed the successes that the city has had in efforts for economic development to boost sales tax revenue and property values. He said the city of Carrollton today is in good financial shape.
“The state of the city is very strong,” Marchant said. “Carrollton's sound fiscal policies and emphasis on infrastructure and economic development have resulted in a diverse and vibrant city with strong neighborhoods and a robust business community. We continue to see new restaurants and retail establishments locating to our city, as well as businesses and companies that help shoulder the tax burden.”
Brad Mink, director of economic development, said that Carrollton was located only in Dallas County about 25 years ago, but has experienced tremendous growth into Southern Denton County in recent years.
He also noted that there has been a tremendous growth in the number of people employed in the city during the past quarter of a century.
“In 1986, there were 35,000 jobs in Carrollton,” he said. “Today, a total of 133,000 people have jobs in Carrollton.”
Of particular note, he said Carrollton had only one data center 25 years ago and now has a total of eight data centers.
Scott Hudson, director of environmental services, discussed the importance of taking precautions with wildlife in the city, including with bobcats, egrets and mosquitoes.
“We had a great turnout and received very positive feedback from our residents. I’m proud to work in such a great organization,” Hudson said.
The event at city hall gave citizens a chance to visit with city officials, commission members and departmental representatives; learn how to build stronger neighborhood associations; and find out what it takes to develop a successful neighborhood or community action partnership with the City.
Hosted by the Neighborhood Advisory Commission and the city of Carrollton, the Citizens’ Evening was held to promote neighborhood programs and encourage new partnerships, with a goal to facilitate partnership between the city and involved citizen groups to assist neighborhoods.
In the last quarter of a century, the city has experienced phenomenal growth, from a standpoint of both residential and economic growth.
A large crowd packed the council chambers at Carrollton City Hall on Feb. 26 for the sixth annual “Citizens Evening at City Hall” and to hear city leaders tell about the growth of the city.
This year, Carrollton is celebrating its 100th year as a city. The city was incorporated on June 14, 1913 after having been a community for several years before.
Carrollton Mayor Matthew Marchant, in his state of the city address, gave a power point presentation showing how the city has grown economically over the years, particularly in the area of new restaurants and entertainment. He discussed the successes that the city has had in efforts for economic development to boost sales tax revenue and property values. He said the city of Carrollton today is in good financial shape.
“The state of the city is very strong,” Marchant said. “Carrollton's sound fiscal policies and emphasis on infrastructure and economic development have resulted in a diverse and vibrant city with strong neighborhoods and a robust business community. We continue to see new restaurants and retail establishments locating to our city, as well as businesses and companies that help shoulder the tax burden.”
Brad Mink, director of economic development, said that Carrollton was located only in Dallas County about 25 years ago, but has experienced tremendous growth into Southern Denton County in recent years.
He also noted that there has been a tremendous growth in the number of people employed in the city during the past quarter of a century.
“In 1986, there were 35,000 jobs in Carrollton,” he said. “Today, a total of 133,000 people have jobs in Carrollton.”
Of particular note, he said Carrollton had only one data center 25 years ago and now has a total of eight data centers.
Scott Hudson, director of environmental services, discussed the importance of taking precautions with wildlife in the city, including with bobcats, egrets and mosquitoes.
“We had a great turnout and received very positive feedback from our residents. I’m proud to work in such a great organization,” Hudson said.
The event at city hall gave citizens a chance to visit with city officials, commission members and departmental representatives; learn how to build stronger neighborhood associations; and find out what it takes to develop a successful neighborhood or community action partnership with the City.
Hosted by the Neighborhood Advisory Commission and the city of Carrollton, the Citizens’ Evening was held to promote neighborhood programs and encourage new partnerships, with a goal to facilitate partnership between the city and involved citizen groups to assist neighborhoods.
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