Livingston and Lindley, You’re on The Clock
Keller’s been experiencing some budget woes. And one of their city managers found a way to fix it.
Keller city manager Dan O’Leary laid himself off this week, claiming that the city didn’t need him and his $176,000 salary.
“It’s a little unusual for a city of our size to have three city managers,” O’Leary said to the Keller Citizen, referring to his two assistant city managers, Steve Polasek and Chris Fuller. “There was a time that was needed, but at this point in time, I don’t think we need three city managers.”
Now in University Park and Highland Park there are only city manager Bob Livingston and town administrator Bill Lindley, no assistants. I can’t imagine either of them packing it in, either, and neither the city or town are in dire economic straits.
And on a lighter note, what is this dude thinking? That his resignation will be good on his resume? I understand that his job requires him to maximize the city’s resources, but yeeeeesh. Imagine the conversation over dinner the night he decided this?
O’Leary’s wife: “How’s the budget debate coming?”
O’Leary: “I’m quitting my job to save the town $176,000.”
O’Leary’s wife: (silence)
I’m guessing he has something else lined up or he gave himself one Hell of a severance package. If not, that’s pretty noble.
That dude has my vote in whatever election he next appears! Come to think of it, there’s your explanation. Pretty compelling along libertarian lines.
No assistants! Ha!