Special City Council Meeting 8-24-26

The Special City Council Meeting of Wichita Falls on August 24, 2026, primarily focused on municipal governance and leadership transitions rather than procurement activities. The council approved a resolution to schedule a public tax rate hearing, proposing a slight reduction in the property tax rate to 0.6779, the lowest since 2015. Additionally, the council authorized a separation agreement with outgoing City Manager Jeffrey Jenkins and appointed James A. McKechnie as the new city manager, authorizing the mayor to negotiate a professional services agreement with him. Public comments included calls for an independent investigation related to the circumstances of the previous city manager's resignation. No procurement contracts, vendor selections, or budget allocations beyond the tax rate discussion were addressed in this meeting.