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#65 - City Manager | Los Fresnos, TX PositionCast™
Mayor Alejandro Flores from Los Fresnos, Texas joins The Clear Voice for a PositionCast™ focused on the City Manager opportunity there.
Los Fresnos is a growing South Texas community with strong local identity, respected schools, regional access, and major opportunities ahead. In this episode, Mayor Flores discusses his connection to the community, the City Council’s priorities, the organization, and the type of leader who can be successful in the role.
The conversation highlights responsible growth, infrastructure planning, budget management, communication with council, staff relationships, community involvement, and the importance of preserving the close community feel that makes Los Fresnos special.
Kent Myers, the recruiter for this search, also provides context for candidates. He discusses the stability of the organization, the strength of the existing staff team, the long tenure of the outgoing city manager, and the opportunity for the next City Manager to help guide the city through meaningful growth.
This PositionCast™ is designed to help prospective candidates better understand the community, the organization, the role, the City Council’s expectations, and the leadership fit needed in Los Fresnos.
This role can be found at https://clearcareerpro.com/clear-news/los-fresnos-city-manager-posting
Chapters
00:00:00 Cold Open: Why Candidates Should Look at Los Fresnos
00:00:36 Introduction to the City Manager PositionCast
00:02:07 Mayor Alejandro Flores and His Connection to Los Fresnos
00:04:56 Leadership, Stewardship, and Council Priorities
00:08:34 Communication, Onboarding, and Early Expectations
00:10:27 City Services, Staff Leadership, and Organizational Culture
00:13:02 Community Growth, Schools, and Falcon Pride
00:18:11 Local Events, Culture, and Quality of Life
00:20:40 South Padre Island, Outdoor Life, and Regional Access
00:23:35 Infrastructure, Development, and Budget Priorities
00:26:32 Ideal Candidate Qualities and Leadership Fit
00:28:17 Kent Myers on Why This Opportunity Stands Out
00:34:28 Application Process, Candidate Communication, and Closing Thoughts
Connect With Clear Career Professionals
Clear Career Professionals is a Texas based municipal executive search firm specializing in City Manager search services, municipal executive search, and local government leadership consulting for cities and counties across Texas and the United States.
Clear works with communities to recruit City Managers, City Administrators, Assistant City Managers, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, Finance Directors, HR Directors, and other senior municipal leaders.
In addition to executive search services, Clear provides local government leadership training, organizational assessments, executive coaching, interim leadership placements, and strategic consulting designed to strengthen city organizations and support effective public service leadership.
Clear partners with city councils, county commissioners, and public sector leadership teams seeking experienced municipal professionals who can guide growing communities, manage complex organizations, and deliver strong public service outcomes.
Career Opportunities
https://clearcareerpro.com/career-opportunities
LinkedIn
https://linkedin.com/company/clear-career-pro
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By Clear Career ProfessionalsMayor Alejandro Flores from Los Fresnos, Texas joins The Clear Voice for a PositionCast™ focused on the City Manager opportunity there.
Los Fresnos is a growing South Texas community with strong local identity, respected schools, regional access, and major opportunities ahead. In this episode, Mayor Flores discusses his connection to the community, the City Council’s priorities, the organization, and the type of leader who can be successful in the role.
The conversation highlights responsible growth, infrastructure planning, budget management, communication with council, staff relationships, community involvement, and the importance of preserving the close community feel that makes Los Fresnos special.
Kent Myers, the recruiter for this search, also provides context for candidates. He discusses the stability of the organization, the strength of the existing staff team, the long tenure of the outgoing city manager, and the opportunity for the next City Manager to help guide the city through meaningful growth.
This PositionCast™ is designed to help prospective candidates better understand the community, the organization, the role, the City Council’s expectations, and the leadership fit needed in Los Fresnos.
This role can be found at https://clearcareerpro.com/clear-news/los-fresnos-city-manager-posting
Chapters
00:00:00 Cold Open: Why Candidates Should Look at Los Fresnos
00:00:36 Introduction to the City Manager PositionCast
00:02:07 Mayor Alejandro Flores and His Connection to Los Fresnos
00:04:56 Leadership, Stewardship, and Council Priorities
00:08:34 Communication, Onboarding, and Early Expectations
00:10:27 City Services, Staff Leadership, and Organizational Culture
00:13:02 Community Growth, Schools, and Falcon Pride
00:18:11 Local Events, Culture, and Quality of Life
00:20:40 South Padre Island, Outdoor Life, and Regional Access
00:23:35 Infrastructure, Development, and Budget Priorities
00:26:32 Ideal Candidate Qualities and Leadership Fit
00:28:17 Kent Myers on Why This Opportunity Stands Out
00:34:28 Application Process, Candidate Communication, and Closing Thoughts
Connect With Clear Career Professionals
Clear Career Professionals is a Texas based municipal executive search firm specializing in City Manager search services, municipal executive search, and local government leadership consulting for cities and counties across Texas and the United States.
Clear works with communities to recruit City Managers, City Administrators, Assistant City Managers, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, Finance Directors, HR Directors, and other senior municipal leaders.
In addition to executive search services, Clear provides local government leadership training, organizational assessments, executive coaching, interim leadership placements, and strategic consulting designed to strengthen city organizations and support effective public service leadership.
Clear partners with city councils, county commissioners, and public sector leadership teams seeking experienced municipal professionals who can guide growing communities, manage complex organizations, and deliver strong public service outcomes.
Career Opportunities
https://clearcareerpro.com/career-opportunities
LinkedIn
https://linkedin.com/company/clear-career-pro