Palestine City Manager on Administrative Leave

PALESTINE — Following a lengthy executive session, the Palestine city council placed city manager Wendy Ellis on administrative leave for an undetermined amount of time. The reason for the action was not disclosed. In the mean time, police chief Mike Alexander will be filling the position on a temporary basis. In June, during a city council meeting, there was a lengthy executive session concerning Ellis’ continued employment. After meeting behind closed doors, the city council announced that Ellis would keep her job.