Legacy Leaders

Legacy Leader interviews can be viewed by clicking on Legacy Leaders.

About the Project

The Legacy Leaders Task Force (2009-2010) captured historical documentation of forerunners to the council-manager form of government in the State of Texas. Each Legacy Leader provides an interesting and unique story. Here are some things you’ll learn as you watch each interview:

• Circumstances that led to the adoption of the council-manager form of government or the establishment of the manager’s position.

• Challenges local government management positions faced among cities, towns, and counties.

• Why these Legacy Leaders chose a career in professional local government management.

• How these Legacy Leaders worked to improve local governance in their community.

• Proud moments in the careers of the Legacy Leader.

• Local government heroes of the Legacy Leader.

• The meaning of TCMA and ICMA in the careers of the Legacy Leader.

• Observations and stories about TCMA and ICMA from the Legacy Leader.