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Council authorizes contract negotiations with finalist for city manager after 5‑2 vote
Wichita City Council · November 25, 2025
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Summary
Following a lengthy workshop, the council voted 5–2 to authorize staff and the consultant to enter contract negotiations with finalist Dennis Marstall for city manager; two members recorded Nay votes and councilmembers aired concerns about the search process.
The Wichita City Council voted to authorize staff, the consultant and the city attorney to enter contract negotiations with a finalist for the city manager position.
Mayor and councilmembers moved and seconded the procedural motion allowing a 20‑minute executive session to receive legal advice…
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