Jones
  Odis Jonesâ controversial entrance into Missouri Cityâs government was matched by a controversial and costly exit when the city council voted 5-2 to terminate the employment of the city manager during a special meeting on April 26.Â
Jones, who was hired on a 4-3 vote at the recommendation of former Mayor Yolanda Ford in July of last year, lasted just 14 months in his latest stop in city government in Texas. He will receive severance pay exceeding $250,000, according to City Attorney E. Joyce Iyamu.
The move followed Missouri Cityâs firing of city manager Anthony Snipes in February 2020, which also was decided by a 4-3 vote.Â