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Council adopts clerk transition plan and approves hiring of new city clerk

Jacksonville City Council · July 28, 2026
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Summary

The council adopted Resolution R-2322-26 to implement a city clerk transition and approved several hires, including Dana L. Snyder as city clerk treasurer; it also accepted the resignation of Brenda Long effective 08/26/2026.

Council adopted Resolution R-2322-26, described by the clerk as the city clerk transition and overlap plan, with the motion carried unanimously. The council also approved employment items including Daniel Todd Childs (Utility Maintenance laborer), Laney Nicole O'Neil (part-time library assistant), Ford James Forrest Hinton (part-time library assistant), and Dana L. Snyder as city clerk treasurer (range 29), with each appointment effective upon compliance with ordinance 273.

Following the personnel approvals, the council accepted the amended resignation of Brenda Long, city clerk, effective August 26, 2026. At the meeting Chair and other members thanked the outgoing clerk; Dana L. Snyder briefly addressed the council, saying, "I just appreciate the opportunity to serve the city of Jackson."