The big picture
The changes, effective March 1, aim to enhance the city’s commitment in key areas including progress, innovation and organizational excellence, City Manager Mike Goodrum announced in a March 4 news release.
Zooming in
Among the changes are shifts to public safety leaders with former Assistant Police Chief Pedro Lara taking the chief role from Mark Poland, who has served in the role since November 2022. Poland will shift into an assistant city manager role focused on public safety, according to the release.
Additionally, Mark Campise will take on the fire chief role following the retirement of Doug Boeker in October.
Officials said the city will continue to deliver its “exceptional services” as the strategic plan leads the way to make the city an innovative and desirable place to live, work and thrive, according to the release.
“These transitions mark a new chapter for Sugar Land, ensuring continuity and momentum as the city continues to implement its strategic action plan, a bold roadmap designed to guide the city’s evolution into a thriving, innovative and resilient community,” city officials said in the release.
