Pearland starts narrowing city manager search as applications close
Published: Fri, 03/31/23
Pearland starts narrowing city manager search as applications close
Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole anticipates narrowing down the city manager search to a group of finalists by late April.
(Community Impact staff)
Community Impact
By Daniel Weeks
Updated
The City Council is anticipating having the city manager search narrowed down to an unspecified number of finalists by the April 24 meeting, Mayor Kevin Cole said.
The Pearland City Council held a special meeting before its regular March 27 meeting where consultant firm Strategic Government Resources provided an update on the ongoing city manager search after applications closed March 19.
Previous City Manager Clay Pearson was fired Nov. 21 after serving in the role since March 2014. His removal took place after the city discovered a tax worksheet error that left the city with a $10.3 million deficit and incorrect tax rates. City officials have described Pearson’s removal as an effort to bring the city staff a change and leadership and seek accountability after the discovery of the worksheet error.
Deputy City Manager Trent Epperson was selected to serve as the interim City Manager during the search for new leadership. Epperson previously said he applied for the open role.