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City of Cuero Empowers Community with Key Commission Appointments

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CUERO, Texas — The City of Cuero appointed several residents to key city committees during their last City Council Meeting. These appointments reflect the ongoing commitment to community involvement and open governance pushed by the new city mayor Emil Garza.

Planning and Zoning Commission Appointment

Randy Miller has been appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. His expertise and commitment to the community will be invaluable in shaping the future development of the City of Cuero.  According to the City of Cuero website Miller will join Bill Blackwell, Chairman; Gerald Clark, Vice Chair; Jay Lewis, Red Miller, Guy Dolan, Paul Harper, and Bill Hickey as a board member.

The Planning and Zoning Commission serves as an advisory board to the City Council. They are delegated various powers, including reviewing and recommending preliminary plats, final plats, amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC), and proposed changes to the official zoning map, including permitted and conditional use permits. They periodically review the UDC and zoning map, making recommendations for amendments. Additionally, they review the Cuero Comprehensive Plan and other city plans, ensuring new development aligns with the policies of the Cuero Comprehensive Plan.

Building and Standards Commission Appointments

Robert Garrett and Melinda Garibay were appointed to the Building and Standards Commission. Their knowledge and dedication will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the standards of our city’s buildings and infrastructure.

The Commission consists of a panel of seven members and two alternates, all of whom must be qualified electors of the city or DeWitt County.  Members residing outside the city must either work in the city, own a business in the city, or pay municipal taxes.  Each member and alternate are appointed by the City Council, with no more than two non-residents serving simultaneously.  According to the City of Cuero website, Garrett and Garibay will join Linda Duderstadt, Arnold Taylor, Chris S. Coppedge, and Paul Harper as board members.

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