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Los Fresnos City Manager Mark Milum retires after 22 years on the job
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Montserrat Pagan , as published by MyRGV
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Milum worked alongside three mayors and helped the city recover from financial difficulties in the early 2000s.
Los Fresnos City Manager Mark Milum has retired after 22 years of service. During his tenure, the city's population grew significantly. Milum worked alongside three mayors and helped the city recover from financial difficulties in the early 2000s.
The city had previously experienced a series of issues with its city managers. Milum's leadership was seen as a stabilizing force, operating with honesty and integrity. He focused on rebuilding the city's emergency fund and restoring essential services that had been cut.
Further details about Mark Milum's retirement and his time as city manager are available from local news sources, including MyRGV.
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Category: government Published: June 19, 2026 Source: MyRGV Reading time: 1 min
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