When Midlothian broke ground on the new City Hall and Library, the City Manager said, “While the buildings will serve as a beautiful centerpiece for this community, it’s how they will be used that will bring them to life.” As the building nears completion, residents are excited to enjoy the new facilities and city officials are looking forward to seeing downtown busy. Elected officials, community members, and media recently toured the site of Midlothian’s highly anticipated new 54,000-square-foot Library and City Hall.
The two-story Neoclassical architecture structure with its red-brick façade at 215 N. 8th Street will complement the city’s downtown area. Mayor Justin Coffman said, “The new Midlothian City Hall/Library heralds in a new era of accessibility for Midlothian citizens.
While our population grows, city government and services remain open to all. Having an office for the mayor is one of the ways we wanted to make government available to everyone, as the mayor will have a dedicated space to meet with people and hear concerns.” “The new facility was designed to be the heart of downtown and, as such, will help pump new life and vitality into the city.
One of the secrets of retaining our small-town feel is encouraging citizens to take ownership of their community. The new facility supports this goal by providing a central place for community meetings and gatherings. Furthermore, the new town square provides an inviting space for people to visit and enj.
