City Manager's Office

Enhance our quality of life through responsive service delivery, sound financial management, and partnerships spanning the public, private and business sectors.

Jeff Jenkins

Jeff Jenkins has served as City Manager of the City of Wichita Falls since June 9, 2025. In this role, he oversees the Finance, Police, and Fire departments as well as the City Manager's Office. He previously served as the Deputy/Assistant City Manager for the City of Taylor, Texas. Jeff is originally from the Wichita Falls community and is honored to serve the community he grew up in.

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James McKechnie

James McKechnie serves as the Deputy City Manager. He has worked for the City of Wichita Falls since 2012, beginning his career in the legal department. In this position, he oversees Human Resources, Health District, Wichita Falls Regional Airport, and the Fleet. James is the staff liaison to the Wichita County-City of Wichita Falls Hospital Board.

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Paul Menzies joined the City Manager's Office as Assistant City Manager in 2005. In this position, he oversees Public Works, Development Services, Property Management, Economic Development, and Strategic Planning. Paul is the staff liaison to the 4A / Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation and the 4B / Sales Tax Corporation.

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Blake Jurecek serves as Assistant City Manager. He has worked for the City of Wichita Falls since 2005, when he worked for the IT department. In his current position, he oversees Building Maintenance, Castaway Cove Waterpark, Champions Course at Weeks Park, Information Technology, Traffic & Transportation, Communications & Marketing, and Parks & Recreation. Blake is the staff liaison to the Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee.

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Responsibilities

The City Manager is appointed by the Mayor and City Council as the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Wichita Falls. As the Chief Executive, the City Manager works with the City Council, City Department Directors, and City Staff to develop and implement policies guiding the City. This general function takes a number of forms including coordination of daily operations, long-range development of the City; preparation of the annual budget; development and implementation of the personnel regulations, financial and administrative policies; and other actions as required by the Mayor and City Council or Code of Ordinances.

Form of Government
The City of Wichita Falls operates under a Council/Manager form of government. The Council/Manager form of government combines the strong political leadership of elected officials and the strong professional experience of a City Manager. The Mayor and Council establish policy and law while the City Manager has responsibility for submitting the annual budget, directing day-to-day operations, advises City Council on matters affecting the City and appoints and removes city personnel. The video below, produced by the International City/County Management Association, illustrates the responsibilities of a City Manager and a City Manager's office. 

City Manager Documents

Mission Statement

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