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Who's Who at City Hall

The complete picture of how power flows in Willow Park — from the citizens up through elected officials, professional staff, department heads, and advisory boards. Click any card for details, powers, and relevant laws.

Elected by voters
Appointed by Council
Hired by Council
City Management
Boards & Commissions
THE FOUNDATION
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The Foundation
Citizens of Willow Park
The ultimate authority
Elect the Mayor & Council every 2 years
ELECTED OFFICIALS — MAYOR
Teresa Palmer
MAYOR
Teresa Palmer
Elected May 2025
Term expires May 2027
ELECTED OFFICIALS — CITY COUNCIL
Nathan Crummel
MAYOR PRO TEM · PL. 5
Nathan Crummel
Elected 2020
Appointed Pro Tem 2025
Eric Contreras
Council · Place 1
Eric Contreras
Re-elected May 2025
Serving since 2019
Chawn Gilliland
Council · Place 2
Chawn Gilliland
Re-elected May 2025
Serving since 2022
Buddy Wright
Council · Place 3
Buddy Wright
Appointed Sept 2025
Place 3 seat
Scott Smith
Council · Place 4
Scott Smith
Appointed Aug 2025
Place 4 seat
CITY ADMINISTRATION — HIRED BY COUNCIL
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INTERIM CITY MANAGER
Toni Fisher, CPM
Permanent hire pending
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ASST. CITY MANAGER
Michelle Guelker, CPM
Also co-Interim City Manager
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CITY SECRETARY
Deana McMullen
TMRC certified
Official records keeper
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CITY ATTORNEY
Andy Messer
Messer Fort Law Firm
DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS — REPORT TO CITY MANAGER
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Police Chief
Ray Lacy
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Fire Marshal
John Schneider
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Public Works
Chase McBride
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City Planner
Chelsea Kirkland
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Parks Director
Mandy McCarley
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Communications
Rose Hoffman, CPC
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Finance / CFO
Andrea Saylor
MUNICIPAL COURT — INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY
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Municipal Court
Municipal Judge
Class C misdemeanor jurisdiction
Appointed by Council · Independent judiciary
Boards & Commissions — Advisory Bodies Appointed by Council
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ADVISORY
Planning & Zoning
Commission
Reviews zoning &
development applications
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ADVISORY
Board of
Adjustments
Hears zoning variance
requests & appeals
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ADVISORY
Parks Advisory
Board
Advises on parks, trails
& recreation
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ADVISORY
TIRZ Board
Oversees Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone #2

Dashed borders = advisory only. All final decisions rest with City Council.

● Mayor — elected, presides, tie-breaking vote only ● Mayor Pro Tem — council member, presides in mayor's absence ○ Council Member — elected, full voting authority ○ Staff — appointed/hired, not elected ○ Boards — appointed advisory bodies
Want to understand how these roles fit the decision-making process? See How City Government Works →