William E. Dollar

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Personal Information

Bill Dollar was named Garland's City Manager in September 2003 after almost 32 years of service to the City of Garland. Mr. Dollar is a Garland native and began his career as a design engineer in 1971. Since then he has served as Director of Wastewater Treatment and Director of Public Works. In 1985 he became Assistant City Manager of Utilities Services and served in that capacity until his appointment as City Manager.

Mr. Dollar holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and a master's degree in public administration from the University of North Texas. He is a member of the International City/County Management Association and the Texas City Management Association. He has been on the Texas Public Power Association Board of Directors since 1992 and served as president from July 2002 to July 2003. Last year he was appointed to serve on the American Public Power Association Board of Directors.

Mr. Dollar serves on the Garland Economic Development Partnership along with members of the Garland City Council, Garland Independent School District superintendent and trustees, and president of the Garland Chamber of Commerce and members of the Chamber's Board of Directors. He is also a member of First United Methodist Church of Garland. He and his wife, Tandy, enjoy golfing at Garland's Firewheel Golf Park and spending time with their grandchildren.