Leander City Council will consider City Manager Rick Beverlin's resignation at its Sept. 7 meeting, according to a Aug. 23 city news release.
Council will also meet in closed session Sept. 7 to discuss next steps for hiring a new city manager, the release states.
In a letter to City Council quoted in the release, Beverlin described his decision as “bittersweet.” Joining the city in late 2019, Beverlin recounted being a part of the area's growth and “trying times,” including the COVID-19 pandemic, ice storms and water conservation.
“I appreciate all your support and that of the community and our local and regional partners,” the letter reads. “It is a bittersweet moment and wish all of you the best and the city much success, prosperity and peace.”
Beverlin's last day with the city of Leander will be Nov. 1, according to the release.
Updated Aug. 22, 6 p.m.
In an email to Community Impact, Leander City Manager Rick Beverlin said he accepted the city manager position with Nacogdoches.
Additionally, Beverlin said he has provided his 60-day notice to Leander City Council.
Published Aug. 22, 4 p.m.
Editor's note: This story was updated to clarify that Nacogdoches offered Rick Beverlin the city manager job.
Leander City Manager Rick Beverlin was offered a position as the city manager for the city of Nacogdoches.
Nacogdoches City Council voted to extend an offer to Beverlin at its Aug. 18 meeting, a representative from the Nacogdoches city secretary's office confirmed.
A statement from the city of Leander says Beverlin has not yet signed a contract with the city of Nacogdoches or submitted his letter of resignation to Leander.
Beverlin became Leander's city manager in December 2019 and previously worked as the assistant city manager in Galveston.
Beverlin did not immediately respond to Community Impact's request for comment.
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
