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City of Amarillo (COA) Assistant City Secretary Jonni Glick has earned a prestigious designation from the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program(TMCCP). Glick recently graduated from the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program from the University of North Texas in Denton. As of last year, only 1,101 individuals throughout the state of Texas earned the Texas Registered Municipal Clerk designation. “The requirements to receive this prestigious certification are extensive, rigorous and thorough,” said COA Secretary Stephanie Coggins, who has also earned the TMCCP designation. “By choosing to obtain this advanced education, Jonni has further improved her skills to serve the public in her important role with the city.” Glick completed approximately 200 hours of individual study over a four-course curriculum and completed eight seminars. The curriculum included an array of topics including public administration, election law, budgeting and finance, municipal law and personnel management. The program is a university-level professional education program for city clerks and city secretaries in Texas. The program is the third oldest of 47 programs around the world. For more information on the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, go to:  municlerks.unt.edu/about-tmca.html Also for more information, contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov.

The City of Amarillo (COA) Community Development Department has updated its hours of operation.  Hours of operation are: The COA Community Development Department is located in the Simms Municipal Building, 808 S. Buchanan St. Paperwork may be dropped off in the secure drop box located inside the building, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All Community Development programs are by appointment only. An appointment is required to meet with a caseworker. To schedule an appointment, please call (806) 378-3098. For more information, contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov.

In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City of Amarillo (COA) offices will be closed on Monday (January 19). The COA service schedule for MLK Day: The schedule for Solid Waste services: Ross Rogers and Comanche Trail Golf Complexes will have normal hours of operation.

Amarillo City Council confirmed Thomas Hover as chief of the Amarillo Police Department during the regularly-scheduled council meeting Tuesday. Hover was confirmed by a 5-0 vote. Hover’s tentative start date is January 22. Hover accepted a conditional offer for the position in December pending the completion of pre-employment requirements. He was selected from a field of three finalists. Please see the previously released news release for additional information:www.amarillo.gov/news/2025/12/15/coa-announces-selection-of-next-police-chief/

The City of Amarillo (COA) has earned two awards from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for governmental accounting and financial reporting. COA was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. In addition, COA was awarded the Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR) Award for the same period. “These awards signify the continued dedication and commitment to financial transparency by the city’s chief financial officer and the entire city financial team,” said City Manager Grayson Path. “Their efforts on behalf of the Amarillo community help ensure informed policy decisions and also help residents understand how public resources are managed.” The ACFR provides a detailed look at the city’s financial performance, including assets, liabilities, revenues and expenditures. According to GFOA standards, the Certificate of Achievement for the ACFR is widely recognized as the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. This marks the 49th time for the City of Amarillo to win the ACFR award. For 14 straight years, COA has earned the PAFR award. The PAFR is an online document/yearbook highlighting city financial data and departments in a quick, convenient format for the public. The PAFR is reviewed by judges evaluating the report based on several categories, including reader appeal, understandability, distribution methods and creativity. To see the COA ACFR and PAFR, go to: amarillo.gov/finance/financial-information/