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Dallas council members say they want more options for city manager job, faster timeline

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Some Dallas council members want to know if the four candidates on the shortlist for the city manager job are the best and only options. A group of council members overseeing the search for the city's top administrator met Thursday to discuss the next step in the hiring process.

The article from MSN discusses the ongoing process to replace Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax, who resigned in February. Dallas City Council members are expressing a desire for a faster timeline in selecting his replacement, with some advocating for a more diverse pool of candidates. There's a split in opinion on how to proceed; some council members want to consider interim managers or even rehire Broadnax, while others are pushing for a national search to find the best candidate. The city has already spent $50,000 on a search firm, but there's frustration over the slow pace and the lack of transparency in the process. Council members are also concerned about the city's governance during this transition period, with some suggesting that the mayor should have more authority in the interim. The urgency stems from the need to address critical city issues like budget planning and public safety without further delay.

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