Ancira and Wynn to Lead TML Advocacy Efforts

TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE

For Immediate Release

Monday, January 6, 2020

 

Ancira and Wynn to Lead TML Advocacy Efforts 

 

The Texas Municipal League (TML) announced today that Jesse Ancira and Monty Wynn will lead TML’s advocacy efforts.  Ancira will serve the League as Senior Legislative Advisor and Wynn will assume the roll of Director of Grassroots and Legislative Services.

 

Jesse Ancira most recently served as Chief of Staff to House Speaker Joe Straus, as well as Mayor for the City of Taylor for four of his six years on Taylor’s city council.  Ancira is also a former special agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigations and previously worked for the Comptroller of Public Accounts as Associate Deputy Comptroller and General Counsel.

 

Monty Wynn has worked in and around state government for nearly 30 years.  He will lead the League’s legislative efforts and work to better engage local officials in the legislative process.  Wynn has been with TML for 13 years after working for two Comptroller of Public Accounts as  legislative liaison.  He is also a former Committee Director for the House Public Education Committee and has worked in the Texas Senate.

 

“Jesse's and Monty’s experience at both the state and local levels will provide valuable guidance to the League in the new year.  City officials should know that they are well served in our advocacy efforts at our state capitol,” said Bennett Sandlin, TML Executive Director.

 The original category was published from January 6, 2020 11:50 AM to January 6, 2020 11:51 AM

Aug 05

[ARCHIVED] Texas City Leaders Meet to Determine Legislative Priorities for 87th Texas Legislature

The original item was published from August 5, 2020 1:14 PM to March 9, 2021 1:27 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jennifer Stevens
                    512-236-1001
                     Jennifer@jhlcompany.com


Texas City Leaders Meet to Determine Legislative Priorities for 87th Texas Legislature

The League’s members recommended supporting issues such as local options and pay as you go financing for critical infrastructure projects, bridging the digital divide and increasing rural broadband connectivity, and the importance of community advocacy before the legislature.

Leaders from cities across Texas gathered virtually this week to discuss legislative priorities for the 87th Texas Legislative Session. The Texas Municipal League (TML) Policy Summit met for two full days to discuss priorities for cities which included preserving the tools to meet the needs of Texas taxpayers, bridging the digital divide and increasing rural broadband connectivity, pay as you go financing options for critical infrastructure projects, and the importance of community advocacy before the legislature.

“This is the time of year when all of our members come together and tell us what they want TML to be focused on,” said Bennett Sandlin, executive director of TML. “Our goal is to help city leaders better serve the diverse communities they represent. The League is looking forward to advocating on behalf of our members and working with the legislature during the session as we continue positioning our great state for success moving forward.”

Robin Mouton, chair of the TML Municipal Policy Summit and councilwoman from Beaumont said, “I was proud to chair this two-day policy conversation with leaders representing Texas cities of all sizes. It is encouraging to see that no matter the size of city, our members, from small communities like Daisetta to large metropolitan areas like Dallas, all have an equal voice in this process. This is an important statewide conversation and each city has an equal vote in creating the agenda that TML will help us advance during the next legislative session.”

“Each of the League’s 1,160 member cities get to vote on TML priorities and it is encouraging to see a unified and pro-recovery focus as we lead into this important session year. Issues such as broadband connectivity, support for critical infrastructure, and lessened reliance on debt issuance will assist in each city’s ability to aid in overall state recovery. With TML’s legislative agenda, it is evident that city leaders are looking forward to helping restart and continue the Texas miracle,” said TML President-Elect Karen Hunt, mayor of Coppell. “Texans elect local leaders to represent them on the issues that impact their daily lives. In addition to the work in our communities, locally elected officials have a responsibility to remain an active part of the state and federal legislative process and must work with experts to advance the issues important to the individual needs of their community."

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The Texas Municipal League is a voluntary, non-profit association of 1,160 member cities founded in 1913 to help city leaders better serve Texans who live in cities.



Mar 13

[ARCHIVED] TML Training Events and Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

The original item was published from March 10, 2020 1:06 PM to March 16, 2020 3:07 PM

TML is monitoring developments related to the novel coronavirus – including tracking travel restrictions, statewide developments, and following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  We want to assure city officials who are planning to attend TML training events that safety and security are our top priorities.

We are cancelling the TML training events taking place between now and April 15, which includes the Emotional Intelligence Workshop and Leadership Academy.  City officials registered for these events will be notified and registration fees will be fully refunded.  TML will make every effort to reschedule those workshops later in the year.

At this time, we’re still planning to proceed with TML training events held after April 15.  If the situation changes due to a regional quarantine or state emergency declaration, TML will reschedule or cancel other upcoming training events and notify all registrants.

TML Event Cancellation Policy

Registrants whose travel or other plans are impacted by the coronavirus may request a full refund.

Regular TML event cancellation fees/policy (as outlined on the event websites) will be applied to all other cancellation requests.

Attendees should contact their hotels directly to cancel reservations, and are responsible for any cancellation or change fees.
Mar 10

[ARCHIVED] TML Training Events and Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

The original item was published from March 10, 2020 1:06 PM to March 13, 2020 8:51 AM

TML Training Events and Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

 

TML is monitoring developments related to the novel coronavirus – including tracking travel restrictions, statewide developments, and following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  We want to assure city officials who are planning to attend TML training events that safety and security are our top priorities.

At this time, we’re still planning to proceed with upcoming TML training events including the Emotional Intelligence Workshop, Leadership Academy, Budget Workshops, and Small Town Conference. If the situation changes due to a regional or statewide quarantine, TML will reschedule or cancel the training, notify all registrants, and post information on the event websites.

TML Event Cancellation Policy

  • Registrants whose travel or other plans are impacted by the coronavirus may request a full refund.
  • Regular TML event cancellation fees/policy (as outlined on the event websites) will be applied to all other cancellation requests.
  • Attendees should contact their hotels directly to cancel reservations, and are responsible for any cancellation or change fees.