Aug 23, 2023 · Origin
At an August 23 special meeting, council votes 5-0 to separate from Miller "without cause" and approves a separation agreement. No public reason is given.[1] [2] [3]
Jared Miller Cole Stanley
⚠ Sources differ Jared Miller's separation was reported both as a ~$767,000 package and, in a later all-in tally, as $891,731.
Reported value 1[3]
Amount $767,000 Separation package as described at the Aug 2023 vote (severance $633,726.13 + $97,134.56 in lieu of 90-day notice + leave/insurance)
Reported value 2[4]
Amount $891,731 Full cost of the Miller separation in a Sept 2026 cumulative tally
✓ Verified The council vote to separate from Miller was 5-0 and 'without cause'; no public reason was given.[2] [3]
← Apr 3, 2023: Council approves an amended employment agreement for City Manager Jared Miller, 4-1 Sep 2023: Andrew Freeman appointed interim city manager → Sources 1. Amarillo City Council Special Meeting Minutes, 2023-08-23 — City of Amarillo, Aug 23, 2023 · retrieved Oct 14, 2026 primary Subject-authored States: "Motion to accept the separation agreement and approve mayor to sign it by Tom Scherlen, second by Josh Craft; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote." No other council meeting was held Aug 21-22, 2023. 2. Amarillo City Council votes 5-0 to fire City Manager Jared Miller — ABC7 Amarillo (KVII), Aug 23, 2023 · retrieved Oct 9, 2026 news 3. Amarillo City Council votes to accept separation agreement with city manager — NewsChannel10 (KFDA), Aug 23, 2023 · retrieved Oct 9, 2026 news 4. Recent City leadership turnover has cost taxpayers over $1 million — Amarillo Tribune, Sep 23, 2026 · retrieved Oct 9, 2026 news 