The Bandera City Council will convene for a Special Meeting on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the potential removal of City Marshal Nancy De Foster. The meeting, open to the public, will include an opportunity for visitors to address the council.
Marshal De Foster, who was sworn in as the City of Bandera Marshal in May 2023, faces possible termination, although the city has not disclosed specific allegations or reasons for her potential removal.
The meeting’s agenda includes a closed session under the Texas Government Code:
- Section 551.071: Consultation with legal counsel regarding options for removing city officers under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 22.
- Section 551.074: Deliberation on personnel matters, including the employment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Marshal. Marshal De Foster may request a public hearing.
Following the closed session, the council will return to open session to consider the following actions:
- A resolution removing the City Marshal due to the council’s lack of confidence in her, requiring a two-thirds vote of the elected aldermen.
- A resolution removing the City Marshal for incompetency, corruption, misconduct, or malfeasance in office, allowing De Foster the right to address the council before any vote.
- A resolution appointing an Interim City Marshal.
The outcome of the meeting could result in a significant shift in leadership within the Bandera Marshal’s Office. The council’s decision, expected to follow deliberations and legal consultation, remains under scrutiny by the community.
Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to attend the meeting at Bandera City Hall to voice their opinions. Further details will be available following the meeting’s conclusion.
