City of Wylie, Texas
Brent Parker serves as the City Manager for the City of Wylie, Texas, a role that has evolved from previous positions including Assistant City Manager and Interim City Manager, overseeing various municipal functions such as construction, finance, and public works. Parker's extensive experience in emergency services includes roles as Fire Chief and Administrative Chief Officer with Wylie Fire-Rescue, a Class 1 ISO rated department. Additionally, Parker owns a small cattle operation, 7P Cattle, and works as a motivational speaker with Who's In Your Dugout, focusing on mental health issues within public safety agencies. Previous experience also includes participation in emergency management with BCFS Health & Human Services. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Fire and Emergency Management Administration from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Human Resource Management from Columbia Southern University.
City of Wylie, Texas
Wylie embraces growth and prosperity without sacrificing its hometown appeal. Its many community-driven events are often mentioned when Wylie receives awards and honors. Some of these events include the Wylie Chamber of Commerce Championship Rodeo, the Wylie 500 Pedal Car Races, Bluegrass on Ballard, Boo on Ballard, Taste of Wylie, National Night Out, and the Wylie Arts Festival. Wylie's unique sense of home, selection of housing, growing retail options, historic downtown area, and recreational opportunities make it the perfect place for your family or business. With an eye to preserving the past, a celebration of present-day good times, and planning for the future, Wylie is still wide awake! The City of Wylie is governed by a Council-Manager form of government in which the Council establishes city policy through ordinances and resolutions; and the City Manager carries out city policy and is responsible for city operations. The Wylie City Council consists of the Mayor and six Council members. The Mayor and Council are elected at-large, which means they represent the entire city and all registered voters may vote for all seven places. Following each election, the Council selects a fellow Council member to serve as Mayor ProTem.