Kyle eyes new standards for accountability

The city of Kyle began discussions about hiring a Communications Director at its Nov. 19 meeting. The position would have a starting salary of $101,000 (including benefits), which city staff said is in line with starting salaries in the cities of Leander, Schertz and San Marcos.

The position would be funded by reallocating $80,000 with the remaining $20,000 coming from the general fund.

It was one of two new positions discussed during the meeting – the second was an assistant for the city secretary. Both represent, in the words of Mayor Travis Mitchell, a focus on evaluation the council is developing.