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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.
