The Mayor & The Manager

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Join Mayor Jack Hilligoss and City Manager James Slaton as they talk about happenings in Lake Wales, Florida. What can we look forward to? How are problems being dealt with? Submit your questions and get engaged! 

  1. Jun 24

    Property Taxes - #017

    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?

  2. Jun 17

    Grove Manor Redevelopment - #016

    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

  3. Jun 3

    The Dixie Walesbilt Hotel (Part 2) - #015

    Submit a Question! 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 brings with the citizens and business owners in our great town.

  4. May 27

    The CRA (Feat. Robin Gibson) - #014

    Submit a Question! 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 for, how it affects you, the city, and the county, and we take time to answer a listener's question!

  5. May 13

    Lake Wales Fire Department (Chief Smith) - #013

    Submit a Question! 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 have!

  6. May 6

    The Church & Politics - #012

    Submit a Question! How should Christians be involved in politics both nationwide and in their own city?  Paul encourages us to pray for those who rule over us and give them due respect, but what if we feel a stirring in our own hearts to be more involved?

  7. Apr 22

    Destination City - #011

    Submit a Question! 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?

  8. Apr 15

    Partnership - #010

    Submit a Question! 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.  They also answer a question that a listener submitted!

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Join Mayor Jack Hilligoss and City Manager James Slaton as they talk about happenings in Lake Wales, Florida. What can we look forward to? How are problems being dealt with? Submit your questions and get engaged! 

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    Providence Voice
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    2026
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