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City Manager

Jimmy Stathatos
City Manager

The City of Bedford operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The appointed City Manager is responsible for
the daily operation of the City and is accountable to the City Council in carrying out adopted policy. The City Manager
advises the City Council on the state of City operations and maintains open communication on any current issues.

The City Manager's Of ce provides direction and oversight to all City departments. They also work to ensure that citizens'
needs and concerns are addressed in an expedient manner. This is done through coordination with all departments and a
cohesive approach to problem-solving.

FY 2022-2023 Highlights
The City's Bond Rating was upgraded from AA to AA+. This is the highest rating the City has ever received and the rst
time the rating has been upgraded.
We celebrated the Grand Opening of The Center at Generations Park. This project began in 2017. It features an outdoor
water park, indoor swimming pool, indoor pickle ball courts, and much much more.
The Maps of Memories Sculpture was unveiled at the Grant Opening of The Center at Generations Park. This sculpture
depicts three topographic maps, each side representing a distinct time in the history of the Boys Ranch property.
Central Park Playground was replaced over the summer. This is the city's rst accessible playground.

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