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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!  New episodes are released weekly! 

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Parks and Recreation - #004

    Submit a Question! 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 citizens can look forward to in the coming years!  As always, we would love to answer some of your questions about the happenings around Lake Wales—If you have a question, please reach out through the Submit A Question link above this description!

    27 min

  2. FEB 25

    The Dixie Walesbilt Hotel - #003

    Submit a Question! In this episode of The Mayor and The Manager, Mayor Jack Hilligoss and City Manager James Slaton talk about the recent developments in the saga that is the Dixie Walesbilt Hotel in downtown Lake Wales.  Who is the restoration company contracted to restore it? What can we expect when it's finished?  As always, we would love to answer some of your questions about the happenings around Lake Wales—If you have a question, please reach out through the Submit A Question link above this description!

    28 min

  3. FEB 18

    How Do We Prepare for Growth? - #002

    Submit a Question! In this episode, Mayor Jack Hilligoss and City Manager James Slaton talk about how we attract businesses to the city, how do we secure our city water, and how we've planned for the growth we're experiencing and growth that hasn't been realized yet.  Lake Wales is positioned in one of the fastest growing counties in state, let alone the country. With such a massive influx of people in the last 6 years, what measures have we taken and plan to take to ensure that we a growing responsibly?  The duo also touch briefly on the Lake Wales Envisioned plan and how that also influences responsible growth management.

    42 min

  4. FEB 2

    The Lake Wales Renaissance - #001

    Submit a Question! In Episode 1, Mayor Jack Hilligoss and City Manager James Slaton talk about steps being taken to complete the Lake Wales Connected Program—from increasing walkability, public transportation, and the construction of other trails to Bok Tower and around Crystal Lake. We'll also hear how these steps lead to a lively downtown and, as a result, funds to reinvest into the city as a whole.

    33 min
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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!  New episodes are released weekly! 

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