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onedef92
03-23-2012, 7:24am
City manager says he's not needed, lays self off
Posted: Thu, Mar. 22, 2012, 11:07 AM

KELLER, Texas - The administrator of a North Texas city believes he's not needed and has laid himself off.

Keller City Manager Dan O'Leary announced his decision Wednesday.

O'Leary says the Fort Worth-area city of nearly 40,000 has two assistant managers and really does not need a third administrator. He earns about $176,000 annually as manager of the city about 20 miles north of Fort Worth.

The 57-year-old O'Leary, who was hired in 2007, says he has no plans to retire. His last day on the job will be April 20.

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that O'Leary informed city council members of his decision during a closed session Tuesday. Elected officials did not immediately say who will assume his responsibilities.

tjfontaine
03-23-2012, 11:43am
Probably got a severence may have been to his benefit.

mike100
03-23-2012, 2:24pm
Probably qualified for the city pension.

Bill
03-23-2012, 2:52pm
Pulling in $ 176k/yr + benefits? Whatever pension or severence he gets immediately wouldn't offset that, considering that he would get the same or more with more years of service in. That guy truly understands the meaning of fiduciary responsibility. He should run for Mayor, although I bet that position doesn't pay as much.