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Los Fresnos City Manager Mark Milum retires after 22 years on the job
By Montserrat Pagan at MyRGV
· June 19, 2026
· 4 min read
Los Fresnos City Manager Mark Milum stands in front of his collection of Rodeo Festival belt buckles as Milum prepares to retire at the end of June after more than two decades of public service. (Miguel Roberts | The Brownsville Herald)
Mark Milum has been a city manager for longer than most.
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Key takeaway After 22 years of working for the “close-knit” city of Los Fresnos and serving alongside three mayors, he has seen the city grow from a population of 4,000 to more than 8,000, he said.
Why this matters in The Brownsville
Mark Milum's retirement as Los Fresnos City Manager after 22 years marks a significant transition for the city, which has grown substantially during his tenure. As the city moves forward, it will be crucial to maintain the financial stability and integrity that Milum established, particularly given the region's history of economic challenges. The Rio Grande Valley's unique position on the US-Mexico border, with its accompanying opportunities and complexities, demands effective local leadership. Milum's experience in rebuilding the city's emergency fund and providing essential services will serve as a foundation for his successor. The new city manager will face the task of balancing the needs of a growing population with the challenges of managing a small city, all while navigating the complexities of government regulations and regional economic development, including the nearby presence of SpaceX's Starbase and the Port of Brownsville.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Los Fresnos City Manager Mark Milum stands in front of his collection of Rodeo Festival belt buckles as Milum prepares to retire at the end of June after more than two decades of public service. (Miguel Roberts | The Brownsville Herald)
Mark Milum has been a city manager for longer than most.
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