The public statement by Interim City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert came shortly after reports surfaced that Dallas’ top cop is being courted by the cities of...
García started in Dallas on Feb. 3, 2021, as the first Hispanic to lead the nation’s ninth-largest police force.
He has previously stated his goal was to stay in Dallas for five years. Police chiefs are not allowed contracts under the city of Dallas charter. The city manager has the authority to hire and fire the police chief and most other city department directors “at any time.
McGough, a former assistant city attorney, alluded to a contract being something he believed was legal, ethical and approved under the city charter. He said during the public comment portion of the meeting, “these special circumstances require special measures.””The ask is: take the steps, give him a contract, give him and his family enough assurances that the city of Dallas values his leadership,” McGough said in March.
Under Dallas’ city charter, the city manager has the authority to hire and fire the police chief and most other city department directors.
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