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Kansas City City Manager Brian Platt is a finalist for the city manager's position in Austin, Texas, as reported by the Austin American-Statesman. Platt, who has been serving as the city manager for Kansas City since December 2020, is one of three finalists and is expected to participate in interviews in late March, with the position anticipated to be filled by early April.
The Austin City Council has identified top candidates for the city manager position, including T.C. Broadnax, the current Dallas city manager, Brian Platt, the Kansas City city manager, and Sara Hensley, the Denton, Texas city manager. The candidates will undergo interviews and a community town hall, with the expectation of a new city manager by April. Each candidate brings unique experiences and challenges, with Broadnax facing scrutiny in Dallas, Platt dealing with past allegations, and Hensley navigating legal disputes over marijuana ordinances.
The city manager of Fernandina Beach, Ty Ross, has apologized after admitting that he had been drinking when he crashed his bicycle on October 29. The incident, which occurred less than two months after Ross was hired, was only made public recently. Some residents are calling for his resignation. Ross has promised to focus on his mental and physical health and stated that he will not let the community down again. A special meeting is expected to be held to address the situation.
A special meeting has been scheduled in Meriden, CT, to discuss an incident involving city manager Timothy Coon, who was found sleeping on the floor of a common hallway in an apartment building. Coon was unable to find his keys, but they were later discovered on the roof of his vehicle. He was evaluated by medical personnel but refused further care. This incident follows a previous DUI charge in May, and the city council has released a statement acknowledging the situation.
Albuquerque City Council has decided against letting voters decide on overhauling the role of mayor and shifting power to a city manager. Sponsors of the change argued it would lead to better decision-making and more qualified people running the city, while Mayor Tim Keller’s Office argued that having an elected mayor in charge ensures better accountability. The measure would have affected Mayor Keller if he sought a third term. Some councilors said they would be open to restructuring the government but felt sending the proposal to voters wasn’t the right way to do it.
City councilors in Albuquerque are proposing the creation of a city manager position to improve accountability, collaboration, and productivity. However, Mayor Tim Keller's office disagrees, calling it a step back for city government. The proposal will be put on the ballot for the next election if six of the nine councilors approve it.