City of Weslaco
I love the Rio Grande Valley. ... It just feels comfortable; it makes me smile.
Cristela Alonzo
City of Weslaco
As City Manager, Olivares was responsible for the daily operations and long-term development of the City of Weslaco, an urbanizing municipality of:
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approximately 40,000 residents
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serving a regional trade area of nearly 210,000
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with total operating budgets of $38.8 million
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more than 380 employees
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capital expenditures of approximatley $50.0 million
Major Accomplishments
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Restructured operations resulting in City’s highest bond rating and fund balance.
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Eliminated operational inefficiencies, reduced long-term expenditures by approximately 15 percent and maintained existing service levels.
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Assisted in establishing Texas A&M University-Kingsville expansion campus for the Engineering program.