LONGVIEW, Texas — Marshall councilmembers have officially hired former Longview City Manager David Willard as the city’s interim city manager.
Councilmembers voted 5-2 in favor of hiring Willard, with Councilmembers Vernia Calhoun and Leo Morris voting against him.
The vote took place after an almost two-hour closed session meeting Wednesday between councilmembers to further discuss the matter.
Councilwoman Amanda Abraham made the motion to hire Willard and for him to coordinate with current City Manager Mark Rohr on the transition of power.
Willard was in Longview for 10 years until 2017. He retired after a 40-year career in public and private sector management.
