ELGIN, Texas (WDBJ) - The person offered the job as city manager in Elgin, Texas , has declined the offer, according to the City of Elgin. Another finalist for the job was Aretha Ferrell-Benavides, who had recently been fired from the same job in Martinsville .

The City of Elgin released this statement August 20, 2025:

Wayne Reed, currently the City Manager for the City of Cibolo, has declined an offer for the City Manager position in the City of Elgin, saying that it is not the right move for him and his family at this time.

Mayor Theresa McShan issued the following statement: “Mr. Reed has declined the offer from the City of Elgin to be our next City Manager. While we are disappointed, we understand that he must do what is best for him and his family and respect his decision. We a

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