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July 23, 2025
City secretary appointed as interim city administrator
By Jessica Nohealapa’ahi
The Bandera Prophet
Bandera City Council members unanimously approved the appointment of City Secretary Jill Shelton Dickerson to act as interim city administrator.
During yesterday evening’s regular council meeting, Mayor Denise Griffin said current city policy allows her to appoint an interim or permanent administrator, then request council’s approval. Griffin said she interviewed three of eight or nine applicants for the position, none of whom had municipal experience from the Bandera area.
Dickerson will continue to act as city secretary, with support from current staff members, who will be considered for a salary stipend. Dickerson’s appointment is for a six-month term, with a 20 percent salary increase.
“Since Stan [Farmer] left, I’ve been doing both jobs,” Dickerson said. “We’ve all pulled together as a team.”
City Attorney Dan Santee said during the interim period, council may want to consider requiring Dickerson’s daughter, City Treasurer Allyson Wright, to report directly to them to avoid any concerns of nepotism.
“It is a small office. It is a small community,” Santee said. “That’s probably the cleanest way.”
Dickerson has been an employee with the city for nine years.
During yesterday evening’s regular council meeting, Mayor Denise Griffin said current city policy allows her to appoint an interim or permanent administrator, then request council’s approval. Griffin said she interviewed three of eight or nine applicants for the position, none of whom had municipal experience from the Bandera area.
Dickerson will continue to act as city secretary, with support from current staff members, who will be considered for a salary stipend. Dickerson’s appointment is for a six-month term, with a 20 percent salary increase.
“Since Stan [Farmer] left, I’ve been doing both jobs,” Dickerson said. “We’ve all pulled together as a team.”
City Attorney Dan Santee said during the interim period, council may want to consider requiring Dickerson’s daughter, City Treasurer Allyson Wright, to report directly to them to avoid any concerns of nepotism.
“It is a small office. It is a small community,” Santee said. “That’s probably the cleanest way.”
Dickerson has been an employee with the city for nine years.