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Betsy Boyett
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7/11/2007 3:32 PM
New City Manager Named
The City of Euless is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary McKamie as the next City
Manager. McKamie has served as Deputy City Manager of Euless for the past eight years. The final
selection of the City Manager was made by City Council and was made official during last night's
Council meeting. The Council also officially accepted Joe Hennig's resignation and he will serve until
Oct. 1 as a Consultant for the city.
McKamie has been with the city since 1973, when he began as a dispatcher. He became Chief of
Police in 1993 and has been instrumental in several accomplishments including the passage of the
crime tax, the establishment of the Citizens Police Academy and the building plans of the new police
and courts facility.
Along with this appointment, Loretta Getchell, has been promoted to Deputy City Manager for the City
of Euless. Getchell has served as Assistant City Manager for the City of Euless since November, 2004.
As Deputy City Manager, Getchell will supervise Finance, Purchasing, Utility Billing, Municipal
Court, Human Resources, Information Services and Public Works.
In addition, Vicki Rodriquez has been promoted to Finance Director. She has served as Finance
Administrator, Budget and Treasury Manager and Accountant. She has worked for the City of Euless
for fourteen years.
As Finance Director, Rodriquez manages the city budget, budget preparation process and annual city
audit. In addition to the Finance department, Rodriquez will oversee Purchasing, Utility Billing and
Municipal Court.
Let's wish them all a warm welcome to their new positions in Euless!
Betsy
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