Lindale Getting a New City Manager

LINDALE — The Lindale City Council will hold a Called Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, at 4:30pm at Lindale City Hall to introduce the new manager for the City of Lindale. Following interviews last Thursday, the Council offered the position to Craig Lindholm, currently employed with the City of Texarkana. Lindholm currently serves Texarkana as Executive Director managing four departments, including Grant Development and Management, Commercial and Residential Redevelopment, Environmental Services, Texarkana-Bowie County Health Department, and Public Transit, as well as overseeing seven non-profit organizations funded by the city. He served as the President/CEO of Lindholm Management, Inc., for eight years, providing management consultation on community planning and development, and grants for governmental and non-profit sector.

The Council will enter into a brief closed session on Tuesday to finalize contract negotiations. Following, the Mayor of Lindale and the Lindale City Council will formally introduce Lindholm as the new City Manager. The media and public is invited to attend. The meeting will conclude at approximately 5:30p.m., followed by the regularly scheduled City Council meeting to begin at 7:00p.m.

The City of Lindale will host a formal Meet and Greet in honor of the new City Manager on a future date. The general public will be invited to attend. The date and time will be announced once Lindholm begins his employment.