TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka’s City Manager Robert Perez has resigned Tuesday night.
The Topeka City Council accepted the resignation of Perez during a Oct. 20 meeting, approving interim leadership arrangements, according to a statement from Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan.
“I thank Robert for his service to the City of Topeka and its citizens. We appreciate the time and effort he and his family have devoted to our community, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors. This is a personnel and leadership transition and does not involve any issues of wrongdoing.”
Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan statement excerpt
Deputy City Manager Braxton Copley will serve as interim city manager through to Oct. 26. Duncan said that Michael Webb will take over starting on Oct. 26 as interim city manager and serve in this position until the city council appoints a permanent city manager.
Duncan said Webb has over 30 years of experience in municipal management and has previously served 16 years in the position of city manager of Edwardsville. He also holds a master of Public Administration obtained at the University of North Texas.
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“This transition provides an opportunity to examine the city manager’s office, its responsibilities, how it supports departments and employees and how it carries out the priorities of our citizens. We will use this opportunity to establish clear expectations for leadership, accountability, and service to our community.”
Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan statement excerpt
Duncan said he will begin looking for candidates to fill in the position of city manager for Topeka by working with other city councilmembers.
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