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What does this office do?
Whitesboro Alderman, Place 5 is one seat on the Whitesboro City Council, the small governing board for Whitesboro. Place 5 is the numbered position, and the alderman represents the whole city, not one neighborhood. The alderman helps make decisions about city services inside Whitesboro, such as streets, utilities, public safety, parks, local rules, and the city budget.
For a Gainesville resident, the key point is that this official does not run Gainesville or Cooke County government. The role matters mainly if you live in Whitesboro, own property or a business there, work there, or use Whitesboro city services. The alderman votes at council meetings and works with the mayor and city staff, while daily operations are handled by city employees and departments.
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