After comparing the city of Richmond to 15th-century Florence, Italy, Mayor Evalyn Moore’s message at the annual State of the City Address on Wednesday, June 28 was clear. She believes Richmond has entered a renaissance age and is transforming into a progressive city while still maintaining its small-town charm.
Richmond Mayor Evalyn Moore delivered the annual State of the City Address on June 28 at Briscoe Manor.[/caption]
“Old Richmond with its old, green oak trees and old homes and white picket fences is slowly being rejuvenated without changing its character,” Moore said. “I used to know every person that lived in every house in every block, but now newcomers are discovering the charm of our town.”
In her address at the luncheon, which was hosted by Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Moore commended the city’s progress while noting past and future developments of recreational projects, plans for improving infrastructure and the expanding educational programs at the luncheon.
Moore credited growth of the city to several major projects, including Veranda—a single-family community being developed by the Johnson Development Corp.—as well as the new H-E-B off FM 762, which opened in November.
“The new H-E-B store on FM 762 is just the first phase of transformation,” Moore said.
Moore went on to mention other major milestones, including the city’s new surface water treatment plant, which will be operational in early 2018 and should provide affordable, clean drinking water for the foreseeable future.
“It is not exactly the renaissance palace, but it is a noble landmark for us,” she said.
Moore acknowledged other achievements, including the expansions of Texas State Technical College and Wharton County Junior College, a balanced budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year that includes a sufficient rainy-day fund and the quality of the city’s services.
“We have made great progress in providing cleaner water, improved public safety, improved infrastructure, and development of other economic development projects in Richmond,” Moore said. “The city’s financial health is sound. We have lowered taxes for the ninth straight year and unemployment is down.”
Moore said she is confident in the city’s growth and is looking forward to another successful year.
“The Renaissance we are now witnessing will bring many benefits over the years,” she said. “But they must be shared by all.”
Richmond Mayor Evalyn Moore delivered the annual State of the City Address on June 28 at Briscoe Manor.[/caption]
“Old Richmond with its old, green oak trees and old homes and white picket fences is slowly being rejuvenated without changing its character,” Moore said. “I used to know every person that lived in every house in every block, but now newcomers are discovering the charm of our town.”
In her address at the luncheon, which was hosted by Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Moore commended the city’s progress while noting past and future developments of recreational projects, plans for improving infrastructure and the expanding educational programs at the luncheon.
Moore credited growth of the city to several major projects, including Veranda—a single-family community being developed by the Johnson Development Corp.—as well as the new H-E-B off FM 762, which opened in November.
“The new H-E-B store on FM 762 is just the first phase of transformation,” Moore said.
Moore went on to mention other major milestones, including the city’s new surface water treatment plant, which will be operational in early 2018 and should provide affordable, clean drinking water for the foreseeable future.
“It is not exactly the renaissance palace, but it is a noble landmark for us,” she said.
Moore acknowledged other achievements, including the expansions of Texas State Technical College and Wharton County Junior College, a balanced budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year that includes a sufficient rainy-day fund and the quality of the city’s services.
“We have made great progress in providing cleaner water, improved public safety, improved infrastructure, and development of other economic development projects in Richmond,” Moore said. “The city’s financial health is sound. We have lowered taxes for the ninth straight year and unemployment is down.”
Moore said she is confident in the city’s growth and is looking forward to another successful year.
“The Renaissance we are now witnessing will bring many benefits over the years,” she said. “But they must be shared by all.”
