New Braunfels names new chief of police
New Braunfels names new chief of police
Keith Lane will be appointed by the city manager and will then be confirmed by the city council
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City officials announced Saturday that Keith Lane is slated to become the city’s new police chief.
This comes after a nationwide search by the city and Strategic Government Resources (SGR), which is an executive recruitment firm in Keller, Texas, according to city officials.
A total of 62 candidates applied for the position before it was narrowed down to four finalists. These finalists visited New Braunfels this last week for in-person interviews, were given a tour of the city and met with officers and employees of the police department.
Stephen Kil has announced his resignation from his position as Lamar’s City Administrator, effective as of the close of business on May 19, 2021. The Mayor, City Council and staff members have expressed their appreciation to Steve for his immediate impact on city operations for the 14 months that he served as Administrator.
Steve is a strong leader and has transformed the way the city operates to the advantage of our community. Under his leadership, the City successfully responded to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, while maintaining essential services to the community. With his seasoned experience, Kil provided greatly needed leadership in a difficult time for us all. In the midst of this, Steve was a key part of transforming North Gateway Park, the City taking over operations of the Southeast Colorado Regional Airport, attracting new businesses to our community, and much more.
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Killeen may have a new assistant city manager â the cityâs top administrator behind City Manager Kent Cagle â on Tuesday night if the City Council approves the promotion of Executive Director of Public Works Danielle Singh to the spot, which comes with a $175,000 annual salary.
Danielle Singh
But that could be a big âifâ after some councilmembers told the Herald they were not kept in the loop on the ânationwideâ search for Killeenâs new assistant city manager, which became vacant after the resignation of David Ellison in October.
âAs far as the hiring procedures are concerned, this again lays at the feet of the City Manager,â Killeen City Councilman Ken Wilkerson said in emailed response after the Herald sent questions to the council Friday. âAs far as I am aware, we were never asked about using taxpayer dollars to search for any positions. This may have occurred with the council before I was elected, but I am not aware of it.
Killeen may have a new assistant city manager â the cityâs top administrator behind City Manager Kent Cagle â on Tuesday night if the City Council approves the promotion of Executive Director of Public Works Danielle Singh to the spot, which comes with a $175,000 annual salary.
Danielle Singh
But that could be a big âifâ after some councilmembers told the Herald they were not kept in the loop on the ânationwideâ search for Killeenâs new assistant city manager, which became vacant after the resignation of David Ellison in October.
âAs far as the hiring procedures are concerned, this again lays at the feet of the City Manager,â Killeen City Councilman Ken Wilkerson said in emailed response after the Herald sent questions to the council Friday. âAs far as I am aware, we were never asked about using taxpayer dollars to search for any positions. This may have occurred with the council before I was elected, but I am not aware of it.