Kempner council plans to interview city manager candidates Jan. 26

In a unanimous vote last week, the Kempner City Council approved an ordinance to create a full-time city manager position. The council plans to interview two candidates Jan. 26 and select the city manager that day.

Because Kempner voters in November approved a ballot measure to create a city manager position, the council is required to pick a city manager this month.

Seven people applied for the pos…