Killeen Residents Invited to Meet Finalists for City Manager Position

The City of Killeen has announced that the Killeen City Council has selected four finalists to interview for the city manager position. The public is invited to meet the finalists during a meet-and-greet event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, in the Lone Star Room at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center.

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What’s Next for Killeen Leadership? Meet the City Manager Finalists

The four finalists for the position are Christopher Whitaker, Marie Peoples, Joseph Lessard, and Eric Garretty. The city began the recruitment process on April 7. The City Council will now interview each finalist in executive session at 8 a.m. Wednesday, September 23, in the Executive Boardroom at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center.

Details Announced for Killeen City Manager Candidate Meet-and-Greet

The City received more than 100 applications during the recruitment process. Of those applicants, 47 candidates met the minimum qualifications for the position. Candidates were then evaluated based on their experience and qualifications before advancing through multiple rounds of interviews with city staff. The selection process also included multiple background checks, including criminal history, education, financial history, references, and media checks. If you would like to learn more about the candidates, you can view their biographies.