desire to work here in the Princeton community, not have to go to another city for a job.” Walker finds this community connection particularly rewarding: “I love being out in our community, talking to our residents and having them excited about businesses that are coming in.” The most rewarding part is looking toward the future and just the narrative of Princeton changing and us growing and being great.” MEETING THE DEMANDS OF EXPANSION Princeton’s explosive growth necessitates significant infrastructure improvements, with city leadership younger than most, but I spend more time online. I am very involved in our community groups,” Mayor Escobar Jr. explains. “I am always open to meeting with anyone. They email and call me because they want to be engaged. I was involved in the community long before becoming Mayor.” This commitment to community engagement extends throughout city administration. “We offer numerous opportunities for stakeholder responses. We try to conduct a monthly survey about any service or aspect.” says Erin Mudie, Director of Marketing and Communications.“We also continuously monitor what the public is saying on social media and out in the community. It has given us several ideas on how to approach communication and things to consider for our services.” Recent community feedback has helped Princeton identify key resident priorities. “Recently we conducted a survey and got information back about what people want: restaurants, retail, parks and recreation spaces,” Mudie notes. “They express the 125 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 04 PRINCETON, TX
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