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Cocoa Beach names Wes city manager after commission approves modified contract
Cocoa Beach City Commission (with Cocoa Beach CRA) · January 16, 2026
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Summary
After discussion over salary and qualifications, the commission unanimously approved a modified city manager contract for 'Wes' and confirmed his intent to promote Deputy Chief Chris Keoughan as police chief.
The Cocoa Beach City Commission voted unanimously to approve a contract to appoint 'Wes' as the city manager, with a revised compensation figure considered during the meeting. Commissioners praised Wes's institutional knowledge, succession‑planning work and fiscal experience as key reasons for the hire.
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