City of DeSoto, TX

07/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/23/2026 08:12

Two DeSoto Elected Officials Earn Texas Municipal League Certified Municipal Official Designation

News Flash

Two DeSoto Elected Officials Earn Texas Municipal League Certified Municipal Official Designation

News & Updates Posted on July 23, 2026

The Certified Municipal Official program recognizes elected officials who demonstrate a commitment to professional development and effective municipal leadership. To earn the designation, officials must complete 60 hours of approved training, including in-person instruction and coursework in ethics, finance, governance, the Texas Open Meetings Act and the Texas Public Information Act.

Mayor Pro Tem Hughes said the training strengthens her ability to serve the community and make informed decisions on behalf of DeSoto residents. "Serving the residents of DeSoto is both an honor and a responsibility. Continuing my education through the Texas Municipal League helps ensure I am making informed decisions that benefit our community today while helping prepare DeSoto for the future. I remain committed to learning, growing, and serving our residents to the best of my ability."

Councilmember North said earning the designation reinforces her commitment to thoughtful, transparent leadership and the continued well-being of DeSoto residents and employees. "Earning the Certified Municipal Official designation helps me serve our community with deeper purpose and greater clarity. It ensures that the decisions we make are thoughtful, transparent, and centered on the well being of our residents. It also ensures I am making informed decisions that benefit our community today while helping prepare DeSoto for the future. This commitment is reflected in recognitions like the Bronze Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, which underscores our dedication to fostering a supportive and encouraging environment for our employees. I remain committed to learning, growing, and serving our residents to the best of my ability-advancing economic opportunity, nurturing safe and vibrant neighborhoods, and ensuring an equitable quality of life for everyone in DeSoto."

The Texas Municipal League is a voluntary association representing more than 1,100 Texas cities. The organization provides education, training and resources to help municipal officials remain informed about issues affecting local government. The City of DeSoto is a proud member of the Texas Municipal League.

Related News

City of DeSoto, TX published this content on July 23, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on July 23, 2026 at 14:12 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]