City Clerk-Treasurer hiring direction
Summary
Longtime City Clerk Janette Smith is retiring August 10, 2026, and the commission immediately named Brandy Waldron interim clerk — but not without a fight, as two commissioners wanted time to discuss the succession plan first.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost, but the transition covers the annual audit and budget cycle with no deputy treasurer in place.
Residents get continuity in the office that handles records, water bills and audits.
Candidates who applied expecting traditional clerk duties may find the role changed.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Commission Meetings - Sep 8, 2026
Leslie Glaze's contract makes her the city's first charter officer on performance-based pay — up to $10,000 more if she hits her 100-day plan objectives, with the commission holding the vote.
City Commission Meetings - Aug 19, 2026
The Commission hired the city's top finance and records officer after a public interview process. The new clerk-treasurer will oversee audits, utility billing accuracy, grant compliance, and public records — functions residents have been criticizing. A November charter vote could restructure the role into more of a CFO position.
City Commission Meetings - Jun 23, 2026
Three finalists move to interview, but the role may become a CFO-style position if a November charter change separates the clerk and treasurer duties — candidates will be told up front.
City Commission Meetings - Feb 10, 2026
Longtime City Clerk Janette Smith is retiring August 10, 2026, and the commission immediately named Brandy Waldron interim clerk — but not without a fight, as two commissioners wanted time to discuss the succession plan first.
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