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Latest Ben Thatcher News

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Jun 8, 2020

Southlake Assistant City Manager Heading to Boerne, TX

After 18 years of service, Southlake Assistant City Manager Ben Thatcher is leaving to become the City Manager of Boerne, Texas. Thatcher was honored at the June 2, 2020, City Council meeting for his years of service. In her presentation to the Council, Southlake City Manager Shana Yelverton called Thatcher “a tremendous asset to the…
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May 11, 2020

Maintaining Southlake’s Roadways Using Condition Ratings

Managing a road maintenance program involves more than filling potholes. Southlake has more than 197 city-maintained miles of roadway in its system. To ensure proper investment in the system, segments are prioritized for maintenance work by assessing roadway conditions. This allows the City to manage year-over-year costs and ensure that conditions are maintained at an…
Feb 13, 2020

An Inside Look at Sidewalks in Southlake

Assistant City Manager Ben Thatcher presented an inside look at Southlake’s Sidewalk Program during the February 4 Council meeting. He discussed updates on sidewalk infrastructure and how the City plans and funds sidewalks. Thatcher showed how residents can utilize an embedded interactive map on the City’s sidewalk page and explained how residents can get information…