City Manager
As the Chief Administrative Officer of the City, the City Manager works directly for the City Council and is charged with carrying out the vision of the Council while managing the daily affairs of the city government. The City Manager prepares the budget, to be approved by the Council, and is responsible for its administration after adoption. The City Manager is also responsible for identifying and planning for the future needs of the City, as directed by the Council.
Appointed in July 2018, Diana Lopez is from South Texas where she previously worked for the City of Alice, near Corpus Christi. Diana has worked in many areas of municipal government, and brings a wealth of knowledge in public administration, budgeting and human resources.
Working with city staff, Diana developed a motto for city employees that embodies the values that she sees in our employees and that are important to our community.
We Are COLEMAN
- Committed to our Citizens
- Organizational Pride
- Lead by Example
- Exemplary Customer Service
- Making a Difference
- Accountable for our Actions
- Never Settle for Less
We hope that our committment to these values shows in the work that we do and our dedication to serving our community.
