Rotary Club of Oaklawn meeting

City Manager David Watkins visits with Oaklawn Rotarians Chuck Hanna and Steve Trusty following the club’s weekly meeting on Monday at the Austin Hotel.

HOT SPRINGS -- City Manager David Watkins recently updated members of the Oaklawn Rotary Club on current city government priorities at the club’s regular weekly meeting, held last Monday at the Austin Hotel.

Watkins described the Hot Springs Board of Directors’ current focus on issues including expanding the city’s water supply, revitalizing downtown and police/fire pension funding.  He noted that Hot Springs’ natural assets provide a quality of life that attracts families, businesses and retirees.  Watkins, whom the board selected as city manager in June, brings 38 years of experience in local government.