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BY DON MUNSCH & CODY THORN
Roanoke council extends city manager’s contract Roanoke City Council approved a contract extension for City Manager Cody Petree. What you need to know Petree, who has been city manager since January 2023, had his contract extended by ve years to September 2029. His annual salary is $277,945.50. Council took action on the contract after a brief executive session July 9. “I am truly grateful to the council for renewing my contract as city manager and honored by the trust you have placed in me,” Petree said in an email provided by the city. “It is a privilege to continue serving our wonderful community, and I am committed to maintaining open commu- nication and working collaboratively for the betterment of our city.” Petree has worked for the city in various capacities since 2004, serving in various
Keller council denies 22-lot development A planned 22-lot home development in Keller called Whitley Springs was denied by City Council during a July 2 meeting. Zooming in The plan for Whitley Springs was to develop the site with patio homes at 1212 Whitley Road. The city got 50 letters about the development, 47 of which were in oppo- sition to the project, per city documents. Mayor Armin Mizani said he would have liked to see the lots mirror nearby neighbor- hoods with larger sizes.
Cody Petree has been the city manager in Roanoke since January 2023 and had his contract extended.
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departments, including public works, commu- nity development, economic development and administration, according to a previous city news release. He served as Roanoke’s assistant city manager from 2018 to 2022, and after the previous city manager retired in September 2022, he took over as interim city manager. “Cody [has] moved up through the ranks over the years and has always worked hard for the best interests of the city,” Mayor Scooter Gierisch said.
“It’s a good project, but I have concerns.” MAYOR ARMIN MIZANI
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