Denton's city manager is retiring, and Cassey Ogden is taking over as interim. This means the city's operations will continue under new leadership, but how much will actually change remains to be seen.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 4 the 90 before that.
Potential impact on city finances related to property acquisition or personnel decisions.
The commission itself and the city through organized leadership.
The committee's ability to function at full capacity due to vacancies.
A closed session was held to discuss sensitive matters concerning a specific property at 610 Oakland Street and the Municipal Judge's employment. These discussions are kept private to protect the city's negotiating position and ensure confidentiality in personnel matters.
A long-serving board member, Billy Cheeks, is departing, and a new administrative liaison will be taking over.
The board needed to elect a vice chair to ensure proper functioning and leadership continuity. This role is important for guiding the board's decisions and operations.
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A concern was raised about the slow process of appointing new members to the committee, with a request for the City Secretary to clarify the procedure and expedite the filling of vacant positions.
The committee needed to establish its leadership and approve past meeting records to ensure proper functioning. This sets the stage for future oversight activities.
The Civil Service Commission meeting for January 28, 2026, was cancelled. This means any scheduled discussions or decisions regarding civil service matters will not take place as planned.
The board was scheduled to discuss the city's attendance policy for its various boards and commissions, as outlined in the City Code. This discussion could lead to policy clarifications or changes.
The commission needed to select new leaders to guide its work for the year. This ensures the commission can continue its functions effectively.
The commission is reviewing a recommendation to demote Police Sergeant Fermin (J.R.) Velasquez. They need to decide if there's enough evidence to proceed with the demotion and potentially schedule a public hearing.
The board elected new leaders to guide their work for the year. This ensures the board has a structure to move forward with its responsibilities.
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