Horseshoe Bay parts ways with long-time city secretary
Kerri Craig is no longer the city secretary of Horseshoe Bay following a separation agreement between her and the city approved on Monday, Nov. 10. File photo
Horseshoe Bay City Council approved a separation agreement with City Secretary Kerri Craig during its Monday, Nov. 10 meeting, following a closed executive session discussion.
Council members also authorized the City Manager Jeff Koska to hire an interim city secretary while a search for a permanent replacement is underway, according to the council comments following the meeting.
Before the council entered executive session, Craig requested to be present for the discussion; a motion that was unanimously approved by council members. Following the session, the council approved a mutual separation agreement with Craig.
Koska declined to provide further comment on the separation to DailyTrib, stating “we cannot elaborate on the issue as it is still not completely resolved and involves an employee sensitive matter.”
The agenda item for the executive session stated the council would “receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)” and deliberate on “the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Legislative Services Director/City Secretary,” including matters related to a “special investigation report” and the retention of an interim city secretary.
Craig concludes nearly a decade of service with Horseshoe Bay, where she was appointed as city secretary in 2016 and promoted to legislative services director in 2023. With over 25 years in public service, she specialized in legislative services, records management, budgeting, and strategic planning, and earned the master municipal clerk designation in 2021.
The city secretary is a state-required position in Texas municipalities, serving as the official record keeper and election administrator. Responsibilities include preparing agendas and maintaining official records.