City of Livingston, City Manager, Sam Gordon. This is very positive news because of the dependence of the city operations on this revenue source.
Unemployment rates remain at moderate to low levels, and property tax rolls continue to expand.
Due to the lingering drought conditions over much of the south east Texas during 2000, water usage and sales increased over the last year. The U.S. 59 bypass corridor continues to be developed by commercial interest. Master plans and preliminary plats have been approved by the City for two new commercial subdivisions on the north end of the bypass. One of the subdivisions will house The Gardens at Livingston, and independent and assisted living facility. Phase One of The Gardens is scheduled to open in early December, 2000.