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Kensett Council unanimously hires Wendy Varner as city clerk

Kensett City Council · December 8, 2025
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Summary

After three interviews, the Kensett City Council voted unanimously Dec. 8 to hire Wendy Varner as the new city clerk. The vote was taken by roll call and carried without opposition.

The Kensett City Council voted unanimously Dec. 8 to hire Wendy Varner as the city’s new clerk. Council member Heiken moved to hire Varner following three interviews on Dec. 1; Council member Dakin seconded and a roll-call vote carried with all members voting aye.

The decision followed a personnel discussion in the new-business portion of the meeting. The council did not record any dissenting comments during the motion. The current minutes were signed by Krystal Thompson as city clerk, indicating Thompson held the clerk role at the time of the meeting while Varner was approved for hire.

The hiring resolves the council’s search after candidates were interviewed Nov. 1. No salary, start date or onboarding details were included in the meeting record. Council members did not take additional personnel action at the meeting.

The council adjourned after completing business; there was no immediate additional direction about the clerk’s transition provided in the minutes.