Correction: A previous version of this story had the mayor's vote in the incorrect column. Hutch Post regrets the error.
By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan - The Hutchinson City Council officially did not approve the contract renewal for City Manager Jeff Cantrell on a 4-1 vote.
"He stepped into a role that had some challenges," said councilman Jon Richardson. "I am for making a motion to disapprove the proposed contract for the City Manager for 2022-23 and authorize the Mayor to sign, because I feel like we need a change in focus and that's where I sit on that."
Sara Bagwell originally had moved to approve the contract, but that motion died for lack of a second. Richardson's motion was seconded by Greg Fast and Fast, Richardson and Steve Garza along with Mayor Jade Piros de Carvalho voted to non-renew.
Bagwell voted against non-renewal.
No further action was taken by the City Council following executive session. Cantrell is under contract until the middle of the month.