City Manager Transition and Appointment
Summary
The council authorized the city attorney to investigate the severance deal with former city manager Jeffery Jenkins and potentially sue to recover funds. The city says it kept its rights on fraud and wrongdoing when he left, and new facts have emerged.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 11
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
The amount of severance funds potentially recoverable wasn't stated, but it's taxpayer money at stake.
Taxpayers, if the city recovers funds paid under the agreement.
Mentions & discussions (13)
City Council Regular Meetings — City Council
The council authorized the city attorney to investigate the severance deal with former city manager Jeffery Jenkins and potentially sue to recover funds. The city says it kept its rights on fraud and wrongdoing when he left, and new facts have emerged.
Former Wichita Falls City Manager Jeffrey Jenkins arrested for stalking
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Former Wichita Falls city manager Jeffrey Jenkins was arrested Wednesday on a warrant for stalking, a third-degree felony under Texas law, according to the Wichita Falls Police Dep...
Details and statement released on Fmr. Wichita Falls City Manager Jeff Jenkins’ investigation
Details and statement released on Fmr. Wichita Falls City Manager Jeff Jenkins’ investigation News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX
Wichita Falls reveals details of ex-official's $185,000 severance
Wichita Falls reveals details of ex-official's $185,000 severance Times Record News
City Council Special Meetings — Special City Council
Following the unexpected departure of City Manager Jeffery Jenkins, the council appointed Deputy City Manager James A. McKechnie to lead the city.
James McKechnie appointed Wichita Falls City Manager
James McKechnie appointed Wichita Falls City Manager News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX
Jeffrey Jenkins to resign as Wichita Falls City Manager
Jeffrey Jenkins to resign as Wichita Falls City Manager Texomashomepage.com
Wichita Falls city manager hands in resignation
Wichita Falls city manager hands in resignation Times Record News
City of Wichita Falls announces city manager’s resignation
City of Wichita Falls announces city manager’s resignation KSWO 7News
Wichita Falls accepts resignation of City Manager Jeff Jenkins
Wichita Falls accepts resignation of City Manager Jeff Jenkins News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX
WATCH Wichita Falls City Council might sue ex-city manager for severance pay
WATCH Wichita Falls City Council might sue ex-city manager for severance pay
UPDATED Former Wichita Falls city manager arrested
UPDATED Former Wichita Falls city manager arrested
Court papers shed light on allegations against ex-city manager
Court papers shed light on allegations against ex-city manager
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