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Westlake City Council Special Meeting: February 24, 2026

Original title: MEET-Packet-ccab78f0f3694afbadbd432631f85e3d

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The Frame

What this does

The City Council is selecting the finalists for the City Manager role, the official responsible for overseeing city operations, budget implementation, and staff management.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Westlake Residents

Residents are affected by the selection of a new City Manager who will oversee city services and operations.

City Staff

City staff will be managed by the individual selected for the City Manager position.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

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Summary

The Westlake City Council will hold a special meeting to review candidates and select finalists for the City Manager position. The meeting will take place at The Lodge at Westlake Adventure Park and will be available to the public via Webex.

Key Facts

The City Council will meet on February 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM at The Lodge at Westlake Adventure Park.
The primary agenda item is the review of City Manager candidates and the selection of finalists.
Public comments are permitted, with a three-minute limit per speaker.
The meeting will be broadcast live via Webex (Meeting ID: 2861 498 7867).
Emmanuel O. Adediran is a documented applicant for the City Manager position.
The City does not provide verbatim transcripts of meetings; residents must arrange and pay for their own if they intend to appeal a decision.
ADA accommodations for meeting attendance must be requested from the City Clerk at least three business days in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch the meeting from home?

Yes, the meeting is being broadcast live via Webex at the link provided in the agenda.

How can I provide input during the meeting?

You may provide public comments during the designated section of the meeting. You must complete a public comment card and will be limited to three minutes.

Who is the candidate mentioned in the packet?

The packet includes a letter of interest from Emmanuel O. Adediran, who has experience as a City Manager in College Park, Georgia.

Why It Matters

The City Council is selecting the finalists for the City Manager role, the official responsible for overseeing city operations, budget implementation, and staff management.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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City Manager Recruitment

The city is actively vetting candidates for the City Manager position, indicating a transition in executive leadership.

City of Westlake Emmanuel O. Adediran

Connected Entities

personZoie P. Burgess“Acting City Manager.”Map →

personOdet Izquierdo“Acting City Clerk.”Map →

personJohnPaul O’Connor“Mayor of Westlake.”Map →

personDonald J. Doody“City Attorney.”Map →

locationCity of Westlake“The municipal government holding the meeting.”Map →

personEmmanuel O. Adediran“A candidate for the City Manager position who submitted a letter of interest.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net

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