Staff Report
KYLE –– On Tuesday, April 7, the city of Kyle announced the upcoming departure of city manager Bryan Langley, who has accepted a position with the city of Goodyear, Arizona.
Langley has served the city of Kyle since 2023, focusing on strengthening organizational effectiveness and advancing strategic priorities through improved efficiency, modernized processes and better alignment of city services, stated a news release.
His leadership advanced infrastructure initiatives, including the implementation of a $294 million road bond program, a $200 million wastewater treatment plant expansion and the strategic development of additional water resources, resulting in a 37% increase in the city’s water supply.
He also enhanced public service delivery through innovation, including launching a customer service-focused 311 system to improve resident access and responsiveness, supporting a drone-as-first-responder program and leading a multi-agency partnership to establish a new regional animal adoption center in Kyle.
Additionally, Langley strengthened economic development efforts across the city, continued the release, including the advancement of key projects, such as Kyle Park, a 101-acre mixed-use destination featuring retail, dining, housing and green space.
“Kyle is a great community and I have been proud to call it my home for the past three years,” said Langley. “I would like to thank [Kyle] City Council and our outstanding staff for their support in making all of our accomplishments possible."
Council is expected to discuss next steps regarding interim leadership at an upcoming council meeting. In the meantime, the city’s executive leadership team remains in place and is committed to maintaining continuity of operations and delivering services to the community, the release concluded.
A resignation letter for Langley was not available as of press time.
Langley’s last day will be May 15.
