City of Wylie, Texas
Lorie Seiler Strickland possesses extensive experience in municipal permit and development services, currently serving as a Permit Technician with the City of Wylie, Texas since July 2017. Prior roles include Development Service Technician with the City of Rowlett from July 2014 to June 2017, Permit Technician for the City of McKinney from September 2013 to July 2014, and a long tenure in various supervisory positions at the City of Plano from May 1986 to December 2013.
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.