Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, Pauls Valley’s population has stagnated since the 1950s (5,992, 2020 Census)—not by accident, but because of long-term decisions, like keeping council members unpaid, and a lack of coordinated planning.The city charter establishes a councilmanager form of government and makes clear that council members are unpaid. That structure limits time, expertise, and continuity. Wh...