City Manager Micah Grau appointed Michelle Henley as Buda's new public information officer, according to a July 16 news release.

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Henley has over a decade of live production experience, and several years of journalism and strategic communications experience. She previously worked as a marketing specialist in the community relations and destination services department with the city for the last two and half years, according to a news release. Henley designed, planned and executed marketing campaigns for city events, such as Budafest, Buda's Birthday and Sip N Stroll.

She had also been working as interim public information officer following former Director of Communications LaMarriol Smith's retirement announcement, which was effective May 31.

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Henley said she was honored to serve the city of Buda.

"I grew up in this community, and it's exciting to serve my hometown in this new way," Henley said in a news release.

Henley will assume her new position on July 22 and serve as the official spokesperson for the city of Buda. She will also work toward fostering a positive relationship between the city and its residents.