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Webster Groves city manager submits resignation; thanks staff and community
Summary
Mayor announced receipt of a formal resignation letter from Dr. Peoples; Dr. Peoples addressed the council, thanked staff and the community, and said she was proud of collective accomplishments. Council will schedule a farewell event and next steps for transition were not decided on the record.
Mayor Laura Arnold told the council she had received a formal letter of resignation from Dr. Peoples and invited the manager to speak.
Dr. Peoples told the council, “Serving as city manager has been an absolute honor. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside an exceptional staff whose dedication and heart show up every single day.” She thanked the community and council for the opportunity to serve and said she was proud of what the city has accomplished together.
The mayor said the council will schedule a time to formally say goodbye and noted plans for a recognition (the mayor said a street sign was being considered). The council did not record any personnel actions or discuss a transition timetable on the public record at this meeting.
What’s next: The council will set a date for a public farewell and will address personnel/transition steps in closed session or future meetings as needed; no interim manager or hiring actions were announced in open session.
