Res 090-2026 Appointing James McKechnie as City Manager 08/24/2026 Resolution No. 90-2026
Resolution appointing James A. McKechnie City Manager for the City
of Wichita Falls and authorizing the Mayor to negotiate a Professional
Services Agreement with the Appointee
WHEREAS, Section 57 of the City Charter authorizes the City Council to appoint
the City Manager.
WHEREAS, Mr. McKechnie served with distinction as the City of Wichita Falls
Interim City Manager from November 6, 2024, through June 8, 2025; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. McKechnie has served as the Deputy City Manager since June
14, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
James A. McKechnie is hereby appointed as the City Manager for the City of
Wichita Falls, effective on September 1 , 2026, at 8:00 a.m. and will, on said date, replace
the current City Manager.
The Mayor is authorized to negotiate and sign a Professional Services Agreement,
in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the appointee.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 24th day of August, 2026.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk r