By Jane McNeel Every Friday, a city manager’s report is sent to councilmembers (and any member of the public or media requesting it, if you want an insider’s look at the workings of city government). The report is usually topped with employee news — achievements, a COVID count, comings and goings. In the last six months of 2021, seeing who is the latest mid- and high-level … [Read more...] about WATCHDOG: Bellaire city staffers’ exodus is concerning
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Interim city manager resigns: Who will lead ‘low morale’ Bellaire staff short- and long-term?
By Charlotte Aguilar With the departure of Interim City Manager Brant Gary on Dec. 3, Bellaire is now faced with looking both for a permanent leader and a short-term one — giving a City Council half composed of lame duck members the opportunity to name the temporary successor. The announcement of Gary’s departure was made, unceremoniously, in what appeared to be a chipper … [Read more...] about Interim city manager resigns: Who will lead ‘low morale’ Bellaire staff short- and long-term?
Bellaire to host voter registration day
With a biannual municipal election looming, Bellaire will host a voter registration event next Tuesday (Sept. 28) as part of National Voter Registration Day. Deputy county registrars will be on hand at the Bellaire Library, 5111 Jessamine St., from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. to sign up new voters, update outdated information on voter rolls, or to answer questions about how to cast a … [Read more...] about Bellaire to host voter registration day
November ballot: Bellaire mayor unopposed, but 7 seek 3 open council seats
By Charlotte Aguilar Bellaire’s Nov. 2 general election has the potential to change the city’s political landscape, with the mayor’s position and three council seats up for grabs — a majority of the seven members who sit at the City Council table. When the deadline for a place on the ballot came at 5 p.m. Monday (Aug. 16), Mayor Andrew Friedberg found himself unopposed, … [Read more...] about November ballot: Bellaire mayor unopposed, but 7 seek 3 open council seats
Mayor’s blog: Update on Bellaire’s water, power
By Andrew Friedberg Adding insult to injury, most of us are now without water, or experiencing very low water pressure, on top of the prolonged power outages. Once again this is a regional problem not limited to Bellaire, as the city of Houston and other area jurisdictions are reporting similar issues with their water systems. Residents are asked to be patient and to … [Read more...] about Mayor’s blog: Update on Bellaire’s water, power