Abilene has a new city manager, and this person will be calling the shots on how the city operates daily. It's a key leadership role that impacts everything from services to city planning.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
The cost of the search firm SGR was incurred to find the new manager.
The public, by having more insight into the leadership selection process.
The council's ability to maintain confidentiality during sensitive personnel negotiations.
Ben Bailey discusses vision for Abilene as he prepares to take office BigCountryHomepage.com
Abilene names Noel Bernal as new Deputy City Manager KTXS
Get to know Emily Crawford: New Abilene city manager sworn in BigCountryHomepage.com
The city completed a national search to replace the retiring city manager, resulting in the appointment of Emily Crawford.
Emily Crawford appointed as Abilene City Manager, second woman to hold the position KTXS
A resident raised concerns about the lack of public information regarding the City Manager search and the short notice for the meeting. She argued that the city should be more open about the process, similar to how they handled past police chief searches.
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