Urban Management Assistants of North Texas upcoming events

2027 UMANT Officer Nominations (Thursday, July 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

We are now accepting nominations for the 2027 UMANT Officers. The following positions are open for nominations:

President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary

*President Sarah Luxton will assume role of Immediate Past President beginning 1/1/2027.

Your current officers are as follows:

Elizabeth Johnson, Immediate Past President
Sarah Luxton, President
Stephen Cottingham, Vice President
Misty Nelson, Treasurer
Grace Currie, Secretary

Nominations will be in the form of a petition with written signatures of three (3) voting members. Candidates must also submit a candidate statement. Only those members with full membership status may be nominated to hold office. Below is a link to the petition, an example candidate statement and the UMANT Bylaws. The Bylaws clearly outline the duties of each position.

2027 Officer Nomination Petition Form

Example candidate statement

Bylaws

Please submit petitions and candidate statements to Sarah Luxton at sarah.luxton@flowermound.gov.

NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026.

Lunch and Learn with Dalton Rice (Thursday, August 13, 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Emergency management tests leaders in ways little else can — demanding clear thinking, steady judgment, and the ability to coordinate across agencies when the stakes are highest. Join us for a compelling Lunch & Learn on how leaders build resilience, lead through crisis, and guide their communities from response into recovery.

This session offers a firsthand account of one of the most significant emergency responses in recent Texas history. Attendees will gain practical insight into crisis decision-making, intergovernmental coordination, communicating under pressure, and supporting a community through long-term recovery. Whether you are leading an organization, serving in local government, or looking to strengthen your own leadership under pressure, you will leave with lessons you can apply well before the next emergency arrives.

The session will feature Dalton Rice, City Manager of the City of Kerrville, Texas, who led the city's response to the catastrophic July 4th, 2025 flood in the Texas Hill Country. Dalton became Kerrville's City Manager in October 2023 and brings a distinguished background of public service, including 13 years in the U.S. Army Special Forces as a Green Beret, followed by careers as a paramedic, firefighter, and healthcare administrator. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Law and an MSHS in Health Care Quality, and is a Certified Public Manager (CPM). He is an active member of ICMA and TCMA and serves on several community and economic development boards.

This session will be offered virtually to provide flexible attendance for members across the region.

Event Details

Date: August 13, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: Free

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81915611737?pwd=1tRE9aOud0O3hqubj1wsksXIM65M0H.1

Meeting ID: 819 1561 1737

5th Annual North Texas Leadership Symposium (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

5th Annual North Texas Leadership Symposium

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Plano Event Center, 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074
Event Theme: "Next Generation City Hall"

Join us for the 5th Annual North Texas Leadership Symposium, an essential gathering for local government professionals and community leaders dedicated to shaping the future of public service. This year's symposium, themed "Next Generation City Hall," promises a day of insightful discussions, strategic learning, and collaborative networking.

Session Schedule:

Opening Keynote | HR & Workforce Development — 9:00–9:45 AM
Concurrent Session I: Finance — 10:00–11:20 AM
Concurrent Session I: Economic & Community Development — 10:00–11:20 AM
Lunch | Fireside Chat / Panel: Public Safety — 11:30 AM–12:45 PM
Concurrent Session II: Community Services (Parks, Arts, Culture, Library, Senior Center) — 1:00–2:00 PM
Concurrent Session II: Mentor Roundtable — 1:00–2:00 PM
UMANT Scholarship Announcements — 2:00–2:15 PM
Closing Session: City Manager's Office — 2:15–3:30 PM
Happy Hour to Follow (Location TBD) — 3:30–5:30 PM

Join us in advancing leadership and innovation in local governance. Together, let's build a brighter future for North Texas and beyond!