About City of Burleson City of Burleson - Municipal Government Employer: Located on the southern edge of the flourishing Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the City of Burleson has an estimated population of 48,950 residents in a land mass of 28 square miles. Burleson has been progressive in attracting businesses for economic development to diversify its tax base, as well as establishing development agreements within its extraterritorial jurisdiction to manage growth strategically outside its current borders. The City of Burleson’s family-oriented environment, outstanding schools, plentiful and affordable land, and rolling hills have made it a desirable community to live, work, and play. Burleson residents have placed a high value on nature and recreation with over twenty parks encompassing over 550 acres. The school districts serving Burleson consistently outperform state and national averages in college entrance exam scores, and its quality of life is further enhanced by a very low crime rate. The City of Burleson operates under a council-city manager form of government. Citizens are represented on the City Council by the mayor and 6 council members, all elected at large to serve 3-...year terms without limits. The Council is responsible for policy-making and general oversight and appoints the City Manager to conduct daily operations through a professional staff in accordance with the law and appropriate procedures. The City Council also appoints a City Attorney, a City Secretary, and a Municipal Judge. The City Manager leads the provision of a full slate of municipal services, carried out by 409 full-time equivalent staff and a FY21 adopted budget of $141 million. Services are delivered through 12 municipal departments.