#69 - City Manager | La Marque, Texas PositionCast™

La Marque, Texas is looking for its next City Manager. In this PositionCast™, Mayor Keith Bell joins The Clear Voice host James Groom and Clear Career Professionals recruiters Brad Stafford and James Hopper to discuss the opportunity, the community, the council’s priorities, and the leadership qualities needed for La Marque’s next chapter. Known as the Gateway to the Gulf, La Marque sits along the I-45 corridor between Houston and Galveston, offering a unique blend of hometown community, regional access, economic development opportunity, and strong local pride. This conversation covers: • The type of City Manager La Marque needs • Council and community expectations • City services, infrastructure, and fiscal accountability • Economic development along the I-45 corridor • Staff culture and organizational leadership • Stakeholder relationships and regional partnerships • What success could look like in the first year For leaders who can manage people, build trust, communicate clearly, and lead with steady accountability, La Marque offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact. Learn more about this role and apply through Clear Career Professionals. 00:00 Opening: Getting La Marque Back on Track 01:05 Introducing the La Marque City Manager Opportunity 03:01 Mayor Keith Bell’s Public Service Journey 05:29 Leadership, Diversity, and Community Voice 11:49 Gateway to the Gulf: Location, Growth, and Opportunity 19:48 What La Marque Needs from Its Next City Manager 24:45 Leading a Passionate Council, Staff, and Community 29:41 Desired Experience and Leadership Style 33:48 Schools, Football, and Community Pride 36:45 City Staff, Culture, and Organizational Leadership 42:25 Accountability, Infrastructure, and Economic Development 46:24 Building Relationships with Stakeholders and Regional Partners 54:57 First-Year Success and Recruitment Details 59:15 Candidate Advice from Clear Career Professionals 1:02:07 Final Thoughts: Why La Marque 1:07:56 Closing: Leave Your Mark on La Marque The views and opinions expressed on The Clear Voice do not necessarily reflect those of Clear Career Professionals. The discussion of any company, product, or service is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement. Connect With Clear Career Professionals Clear Career Professionals is a Texas based municipal executive search firm specializing in City Manager search services, municipal executive search, and local government leadership consulting for cities and counties across Texas and the United States. Clear works with communities to recruit City Managers, City Administrators, Assistant City Managers, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, Finance Directors, HR Directors, and other senior municipal leaders. In addition to executive search services, Clear provides local government leadership training, organizational assessments, executive coaching, interim leadership placements, and strategic consulting designed to strengthen city organizations and support effective public service leadership. Clear partners with city councils, county commissioners, and public sector leadership teams seeking experienced municipal professionals who can guide growing communities, manage complex organizations, and deliver strong public service outcomes.  Career Opportunities https://clearcareerpro.com/career-opportunities LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/clear-career-pro