FAIR OAKS RANCH– The city held its annual State of the City event at the Fair Oaks Ranch Golf and Country Club. Speaking in front of nearly 150 attendees, members of the city council, as well as livestreaming to residents of Fair Oaks Ranch. Mayor Maxton declared the state of Fair Oaks Ranch is, “Very good!” His declaration was the final closing to a presentation that highlighted the mayor’s vision for the future of Fair Oaks Ranch The event began with Scott Huizenga, Assistant City Manager, serving as Master of Ceremonies for the event, introducing the Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department Honor Guard for the Presentation of Colors, and with graceful invocation by Cibolo Creek Elementary School teacher, Heather Maples, who also happens to be the wife of City Manager, Tobin Maples.
Mayor Pro Tem Laura Koerner introduced the main program and welcomed representatives from surrounding counties and the Boerne Independent School District. Councilman Roy Elizondo recognized the many volunteers who make up the City’s Boards and Commissions for their dedicated service. Afterwards, council members Scott Parker and Emily Stroup took turns recognizing the accomplishments of individual departments. Tobin Maples, City Manager, presented the Employee of the Year award to winner Jennifer Hudson, for her exceptional work and dedication to residents and her fellow employees, whom she lovingly refers to as “Ranchers.”
The majority of the night belonged to Mayor Maxton. He began his remarks by pointing out that the people on the Ranch are drawn to the city by its unique qualities. He states, “It’s the qualities of our city, combined with the people that live here that make Fair Oaks Ranch a special place.” He continued, recognizing Ralph Fair Jr. as “the Father of Fair Oaks Ranch” and Bob Weiss as “the Master Developer”, thanking both for their vision, hard work, and determination to turn Fair Oaks Ranch into the special place it is today.
