City council appoints Shashi as assistant city manager after closed session

Following a closed executive session held under Texas Government Code Section 551.074, the City Council on May 5 authorized the city manager to appoint Shashi to the position of assistant city manager, with an effective date at her discretion.

The appointment matters because it fills a senior executive post that will oversee city operations and implement council priorities.

Council member Klausler moved that the city manager appoint Shashi to the assistant city manager role; Council member Riley seconded the motion. The council then voted; the mayor announced, "The motion carries unanimously." Shashi addressed the council and accepted the appointment, saying she was "very grateful and humbly accept this position as assistant city manager" and expressing appreciation for City Manager Angel Jones' mentorship and for her 21 years in municipal service.

The item followed an executive session invoked under Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, which governs personnel matters. The motion recorded in open session authorized the city manager to appoint Shashi, and council recorded a unanimous vote.

Staff and council expressed congratulations; the appointment will take effect on a date determined by the appointee and the city manager.