The Mayor & The Manager

Submit a Question! In Episode 19 of The Mayor & The Manager , the hosts discuss Lake Wales' current water situation and long-term sustainability plans. They examine the role of SWFWMD (Southwest Florida Water Management...

Submit a Question! Mayor Jack Hilligoss and City Manager James Slaton talk about the hot topic that it seems everyone is talking about now: Property Tax. How would DeSantis' bill affect the city?

Submit a Question! Al Kirkland and Rick Grogan join us today to talk about the Grove Manor redevelopment and about how the history northwest district and historic downtown Lake Wales are being connected

<p>Submit a Question!</p><p>Robin Gibson joins us again to talk about restoring the Walesbilt Hotel in downtown Lake Wales, the process of picking the firm who is overseeing that, as well as the potential that this...

<p>Submit a Question!</p><p>Robin Gibson has been a faithful city servant for many years—he's been especially involved in the Community Redevelopment Agency. In this episode, we talk about what the CRA is responsible...

<p>Submit a Question!</p><p>Today, we're talking with Chief Smith on how Lake Wales' Fire Department helps the citizens, how someone can become a firefighter, and the kind of heart for people that our firefighters...

<p>Submit a Question!</p><p>How should Christians be involved in politics both nationwide and in their own city? <br/>Paul encourages us to pray for those who rule over us and give them due respect, but what if we feel...

<p>Submit a Question!</p><p>How do we make Lake Wales a destination city so our local businesses and citizens can prosper? What steps have been taken to see this through and what can we look forward to in the future?</p>

<p>Submit a Question!</p><p>Mayor Jack Hilligoss and City Manager James Slaton take time to talk about attracting companies to Lake Wales and the economic impacts that brings through different avenues. <br/>They also...

<p>Submit a Question!</p><p>The Economic Development Council (EDC) is responsible for attracting businesses to Lake Wales in an effort to help Lake Wales citizens get higher paying jobs closer to home. This allows for...

<p>Submit a Question!</p><p>This is a special episode—this week, we're featuring Mayor Hilligoss' annual State of the City speech. Here, he casts vision and dreams for Lake Wales and thanks each of our wonderful city...

<p>Submit a Question!</p><p>Lake Wales' Police Chief, Chris Velasquez, stops by to talk about our fantastic men & women in blue. Lake Wales has a fantastic police force and we spend time talking about everything from...

<p>Submit a Question!</p><p>In this episode, Mayor Jack Hilligoss and City Manager James Slaton explain what the Community Redevelopment Association is. They'll also touch on ways that Lake Wales is attracting new...

<p>Submit a Question!</p><p>This week Mayor Jack Hilligoss and City Manager James Slaton talk a bit about Lake Wales' amazing city staff and the unsung heroes that help the city operate. We also talk about grants the...

<p>Submit a Question!</p><p>In this episode, Mayor Jack Hilligoss and City Manager James Slaton talk about what the city has done to improve our parks and recreation. They'll also touch on some exciting things our...