Dallas council appoints Kimberly Beiser Tolbert as city manager after contested process

Jan 22, 2025

The Dallas City Council voted 13–2 to appoint Interim City Manager Kimberly Beiser Tolbert to the permanent post, approving an employment agreement that includes a $450,000 annual salary. Council members debated process, severance terms and transparency before the recorded vote.

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The Dallas City Council voted 13–2 on Jan. 22 to appoint Kimberly Beiser Tolbert as the city’s next city manager, approving an employment agreement that sets her annual salary at $450,000.

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