Facing deadline, Kempner council makes plans for hiring city manager

  • During a meeting Tuesday, Kempner Mayor Dr. Keith Harvey, left, Councilman Norm Parker, second from right, and Mayor Pro Tem Mack Ruszkiewicz discuss plans for hiring a city manager. DAVID LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD
    During a meeting Tuesday, Kempner Mayor Dr. Keith Harvey, left, Councilman Norm Parker, second from right, and Mayor Pro Tem Mack Ruszkiewicz discuss plans for hiring a city manager. DAVID LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD
In a workshop session Tuesday, the Kempner City Council discussed the possibility of making the soon-to-be-created city manager position a full-time job. Last month, Kempner voters approved a ballot proposal to create the city manager form of government. As a result, the City Council is required by state law to appoint a city manager by Jan. 26, Mayor Dr. Keith Harvey said. The council has not…

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