The 2017-18 Leander City Council, from left: Shanan Shepherd, Troy Hill, Michelle Stephenson, Mayor Pro Tem Ron Abruzzese, Mayor Chris Fielder, Jeff Seiler, Andrea Navarrette[/caption]
City statistics
Current population: 49,033 2020 population projection: 56,083 City size: 34.07 square miles People per square mile: 1,439.2 Median age: 33 Median annual household income: $80,178 Percent of the population that holds a bachelor’s degree: 22.5 percent Property tax rate (fiscal year 2016-17): $0.599 per $100 of valuation
City Council Leander City Council usually meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays each month at Pat Bryson Municipal Hall, 2014 N. Brushy St., Leander. 512-528-2700. www.leandertx.gov
Coverage The city of Leander does not record City Council meetings. According to state law, cities with populations greater than 50,000 must make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the internet. City staff expects Leander to reach the 50,000 mark sometime in 2017. Meeting agendas, agenda packets and minutes are posted on the city’s website, www.leandertx.gov.
Terms and compensation Council members serve three-year terms without term limits and receive reimbursement for conferences, meals, travel and other expenses directly related to their role on City Council.
Council members and term expiration dates Chris Fielder (2018)—mayor Andrea Navarrette (2019)—Place 1 Michelle Stephenson (2018)—Place 2 Shanan Shepherd (2019)—Place 3 Ron Abruzzese (2018)—Place 4, mayor pro tem Jeff Seiler (2019)—Place 5 Troy Hill (2018)—Place 6
Numbers to know Police department: (non-emergency) 512-528-2800 Fire department: (non-emergency) 512-528-2848 Parks and recreation office: 512-528-9909 Public library: 512-259-5259 Public works: 512-259-2640
Old Town Street Festival[/caption]
Leander Chamber of Commerce
About the chamber: The chamber’s mission is to promote member businesses, encourage economic growth, attract tourism and cultivate community leaders.
Number of members: 489 Programs of interest: • Networking Connections Breakfast • Lunch & Learn series • Leander Women’s Network
Big annual events: • Living Leander Community Expo • Old Town Street Festival • Leander’s Best Party Ever Chamber Gala • Leander Bus Tour • Old Town Christmas Festival
How to contact: President & CEO: Bridget Brandt [email protected] Leander Chamber of Commerce, 100 N. Brushy St., Leander 512-259-1907 www.leandercc.org
