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City Manager Recruitment

Brownsville

Summary

The commission held closed-door discussions regarding city manager candidate interviews and Project Horizon, ultimately returning to open session to pass a related resolution.

At a glance

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Last discussed Apr 29, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The city manager's compensation and benefits package will be determined upon final contract negotiation and approval.

✅Who benefits

Brownsville residents through executive governance and administrative appointments.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

Mentions & discussions (16)

FacebookJul 10, 2026

Brownsville’s new City Manager is looking to take the City into its next chapter of advancement. And City leaders are taking steps to ensure residents have plenty of housing options. Here’s your latest BTV Newscast! And, we invite you to watch us on Spectrum

Brownsville’s new City Manager is looking to take the City into its next chapter of advancement. And City leaders are taking steps to ensure residents have plenty of housing options. Here’s your latest BTV Newscast! And, we invite you to watch us on ...

facebook.comJul 10, 2026

Brownsville’s new City Manager is looking to taking the City into its next chapter of advancement. And City leaders are taking steps to ensure residents have plenty of housing options. Here’s your latest BTV Newscast! And, we invite you to watch us on Spectru

Brownsville’s new City Manager is looking to taking the City into its next chapter of advancement. And City leaders are taking steps to ensure residents have plenty of housing options. Here’s your latest BTV Newscast! And, we invite you to watch us o...

FacebookJun 18, 2026

At the June 16 City Commission meeting, Mayor John Cowen and Commissioners announced Alan Guard, ICMA-CM, CGFO as Brownsville’s new City Manager, celebrated community wins, recognized state and national awards, and shared updates on key Ci

At the June 16 City Commission meeting, Mayor John Cowen and Commissioners announced Alan Guard, ICMA-CM, CGFO as Brownsville’s new City Manager, celebrated community wins, recognized state and national awards, and shared updates on key Ci Facebook

Texas Border BusinessJun 17, 2026

Alan Guard, ICMA-CM, CGFO Selected as New Brownsville City Manager

Alan Guard, ICMA-CM, CGFO Selected as New Brownsville City Manager Texas Border Business

MeetingApr 29, 2026

Building and Standards Commission (Regular) - Apr 29, 2026

The commission held closed-door discussions regarding city manager candidate interviews and Project Horizon, ultimately returning to open session to pass a related resolution.

MyRGV.comApr 20, 2026

Brownsville narrows down city manager search to five candidates

Brownsville narrows down city manager search to five candidates MyRGV.com

MyRGV.comApr 20, 2026

Brownsville narrows down city manager search to five candidates

Brownsville narrows down city manager search to five candidates MyRGV.com

MeetingApr 18, 2026

City Commission - Apr 18, 2026

The City Commission is actively interviewing and evaluating candidates to fill the permanent city manager position, which oversees day-to-day city operations and administrative staff.

FacebookApr 18, 2026

City of Brownsville, TX - Municipal Government. . Brownsville residents had the opportunity to meet and engage with five City Manager finalists at a public forum. The candidates pitched their vision to help guide the future of our city and fielded questions from th

City of Brownsville, TX - Municipal Government. . Brownsville residents had the opportunity to meet and engage with five City Manager finalists at a public forum. The candidates pitched their vision to help guide the future of our city and fielded qu...

MeetingApr 17, 2026approved

City Commission - Apr 17, 2026

The city is actively interviewing candidates to fill the top administrative post of city manager, which guides municipal operations and implements commission policies.

facebook.comApr 17, 2026

Brownsville residents had the opportunity to meet and engage with five City Manager finalists at a public forum. The candidates pitched their vision to help guide the future of our city and take questions. Thank you to everyone who participated in this important

Brownsville residents had the opportunity to meet and engage with five City Manager finalists at a public forum. The candidates pitched their vision to help guide the future of our city and take questions. Thank you to everyone who participated in th...

texasborderbusiness.comApr 7, 2026

Brownsville Interim City Manager Achieves ICMA Credentialed Manager Status

Brownsville Interim City Manager Achieves ICMA Credentialed Manager Status texasborderbusiness.com

ValleyCentral.comApr 7, 2026

Brownsville community invited to meet city manager finalists

Brownsville community invited to meet city manager finalists ValleyCentral.com

Texas Border BusinessDec 4, 2025

Alan Guard Named Interim City Manager By Brownsville City Commission

Alan Guard Named Interim City Manager By Brownsville City Commission Texas Border Business

ValleyCentral.comDec 4, 2025

Brownsville names interim city manager

Brownsville names interim city manager ValleyCentral.com

MeetingDec 2, 2025

General - Dec 2, 2025

Following executive session, the City Commission appointed Deputy City Manager Alan Guard as Interim City Manager starting December 20.

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