Dear Citizens,
It looks like we are going to have a cold, cold winter. Acorns are falling and the caterpillars are fat and bushy. Our young friends look forward to some snow and maybe that will eliminate the mosquitoes.
We are looking forward to a busy season with all the traditional activities in our city. We begin with the annual Christmas Parade of Lights and this year's theme is "A Star-Spangled Christmas." Each year we seemed to grow larger so maybe this year we will have one hundred entries.
After the parade, the following weekend is the Heritage Park Christmas Celebration. This is truly a festive affair for the whole family. The library will be hosting several holiday activities and they are all free.
Please read about the new ordinances that have been approved by your city council. The council and staff are listening to our citizens about cleaning up our city and making Euless a safer place to live.
The city is initiating a new water payment system called a "Tiered System" that will benefit all users of water and hopefully encourage our citizens to save water. Remember the city is on a time of day watering program all year long. Euless is participating with Fort Worth and Arlington in the use of effluent water for the golf course and parks. Euless is mindful as are other cities of the need to save our precious water.
Every ten years the constitution of the United States declares that all peoples living in the U.S. should be counted thus the Census. It is so important that ALL people be counted including anyone living in our city. Each city depends on an accurate count to receive monies from the federal government, to elect officials from districts depending on the number of residents and many other reasons. Euless has a census committee already at work that will be able to help those that need help and assist the U.S. Census committee where needed.
Each January our police department hosts two Town Hall meetings that are open for citizens to come and hear about what is happening in Euless and to share concerns and problems and even kudos. Every councilperson and department directors are present to answer questions.
Have you driven past the new statue at the Texas Star Conference Centre? It is truly magnificent. "At Peace" tells the history of our area of Texas and blends with the historical decor of the Texas Star.
The statue consists of three Indians from three separate nations signing a peace treaty with Sam Houston standing nearby. The artist, Cindy Burleson, studied the culture of each Indian and you will notice all are attired in clothing indigenous to their tribes.
As you read in the Budget Issue sent with the October water bills, the city's budget is very "tight" and both the council and staff are working together to continue to provide the very best services to our citizens while balancing the budget and cutting expenses where possible. And, the tax rate remains the same.
There is so much information in this issue of Euless Today. Please take the time to read all the articles. Euless puts communication high on our list of services for our citizens. Enjoy the holidays, be safe and have a wonderful new year.
As always we so appreciate our volunteers because Together We Are Building A Better Tomorrow For Our Citizens.
Mary Lib Saleh
Mayor
