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City names Dwinnell city secretary


Bridgeport council members voted to remove Jean Dwinnell’s interim tag Monday night, naming her city secretary.

Jean Dwinnell. Courtesy of the City of Bridgeport

Dwinnell takes over the position after the resignation of Christie Hale.

The hire is the first in a series of personnel decisions the city will make in the coming months, as it looks to bring in a city manager and paid fire chief.

In June, Dwinnell was recruited to Bridgeport to serve in an interim capacity, when Hale went on medical leave.

City council members made the decision at a special meeting where they discussed the city’s core values and met in closed session to discuss the city secretary position and narrow down candidates for the city manager opening.

“During Ms. Dwinnell’s time in office with the city, she has identified issues that required immediate attention,” a City of Bridgeport press release said. “She has managed the challenges head-on and proved she has the expert skill set that the City of Bridgeport demands and wishes to provide to its residents. The council is confident in its decision and welcomes her professionalism and commitment to our city.”

Dwinnell has more than 40 years of municipal government experience, working for Coppell, Fate, Copper Canyon, Westlake, Decatur, Colleyville, Euless and Haltom City.

She holds the Texas Registered Municipal Clerk certification through the University of North Texas. She is also a certified public manager and a certified municipal clerk.

Following the hire, the city intends to open an internal application process for city employees interested in a city secretary in training apprenticeship to allow for continuity and succession within the office, according to the release.

“The candidate appointed will maintain their current position within the city and will assist in the city secretary office when the need arises,” the city said.

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