The City of Alice has a council-manager form of government. A mayor and four council members are elected at-large every two years.
Mayor of Alice - John Lemon 361.668.7209 Mayor Pro-Tem - Dorella Elizondo Councilman - Leo Escobar Councilman - Yvette Johnson Councilman - Michael Esparza City Manager - Ray De Los Santos 361.668.7210 Community Development - Barbra Reaves: 361.668.7250 City Engineer - Monte Winters: 361.668.7283
Watch interviews with City Council and staff on local cable channel 5. Shows air daily at 3,6 & 9 pm. The public can submit questions at ask@aliceechonews.com. Current program discusses water conservation and budget process.
The city's bond rating as of 2/2011 is AA2 by Moody's and AAA by S&P.
The city has a Planning and Zoning Commission. Emergency personnel includes 36 policemen, 19 police cars. For more information contact Police Chief Danny Bueno at 361-664-0186.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Alice and Jim Wells County are served by numerous law enforcement agencies including the Alice Police Department, Jim Wells Country Sheriff's Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Parks and Wildlife, the U.S. Border Patrol, and other municipal police departments in Orange Grove, Premont, and San Diego.
The Alice Fire Department has 30 full-time firefighters, 4 volunteers, 2 fire stations, 1 new 2003 custom pumper and a new 2004 custom pumper for July 2004. Newly trained technicians form the haz-mat response team. Service is provided to the city and county including any industry beyond the city limits. For more information contact Fire Chief at 361-664-3111.
