VIDOR, Texas — The Vidor City Council has voted against hiring Benjamin Nibarger as the city’s next manager following a special meeting Monday night.

According to public records, Nibarger previously served as city administrator for New Fairview and as assistant city manager for Ennis.

Mayor Misty Hart said several residents spoke out against the candidate before the council made its decision. She also said that Nibarger is now completely out of the running.

“I feel that’s not a direction the city council wanted to go in yet,” Hart said. “We don’t have to be in a rush for a city manager. We will just continue to open it back up and search and find the person who fits the city best.”

Hart confirmed the city will reopen the position to new applicants, and Aleta Cappen will continue to ser

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