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Council appoints Rodney Rhoades interim city manager at $175 an hour
Rodney Rhoades, whom the mayor introduced as the lead candidate from the Strategic Government Resources search, addressed the council on October 27, 2026 (item 4.1), promising "calm, consistent" leadership, open communication with staff, residents and the council, and to set the City up for recruiting a permanent city manager. Later in the meeting the council adopted Resolution No. 10-27-26-2 (item 8.5) on a voice vote with no opposition heard, appointing him interim city manager and ratifying the October 9 agreement with SGR: $175 an hour, temporary housing or a monthly housing stipend, and routine business expenses.[1][2][3][4]
Cole StanleyStrategic Government Resources
What the sources say
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Draft Resolution No. 10-27-26-2 recites that Grayson Path resigned as city manager effective September 22, 2026, and would appoint Rodney Rhoades interim city manager beginning October 27, 2026, with all the duties and authority of the city manager, serving at the will of the council, at $175.00 per hour plus temporary housing or a monthly housing stipend and routine business expenses. Funding is from the City Manager's Office budget. Staff recommend approval with a waiver of the two-reading requirement for resolutions. [4]
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Mayor Cole Stanley (as reported by the Amarillo Tribune): The Amarillo Tribune reported on October 22, 2026 that SGR sent the council five resumes and the council interviewed three candidates. Mayor Cole Stanley said Rhoades was the strongest, that the position is at a 14-day notice with no severance package, and that the council hopes he will serve six to twelve months. The Tribune reported that Rhoades has over 35 years of Texas government experience, including as Collin County's director of finance and operations, Travis County Executive, and interim executive director of the North Texas Municipal Water District. [5]
