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San Benito mulls former city manager’s severance, reviews job candidates
By Fernando Del Valle at MyRGV
· July 15, 2026
· 3 min read
Fred Sandoval
SAN BENITO — City commissioners are considering former City Manager Fred Sandoval’s separation agreement, reviewing his contract limiting payments to three months of severance based on his $150,000 salary.
Meanwhile, commissioners narrowed a list of 20 applicants for the job to six ...
Key takeaway Meanwhile, commissioners narrowed a list of 20 applicants for the job to six candidates including interim City Manager Carlos Yerena, Mayor Pete Galvan said Wednesday.
Why this matters in The Brownsville
The situation in San Benito has implications for the broader Cameron County area, where municipal leadership and stability are crucial for economic development and growth. As the city navigates the transition in its top administrative position, it's notable that the job posting for the new city manager has attracted a diverse pool of candidates from within and outside Texas. This suggests that the Rio Grande Valley, with its growing industries and infrastructure projects like the Port of Brownsville and SpaceX's Starbase, is becoming an attractive destination for talented professionals in public administration. The fact that San Benito is offering a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $200,000 also reflects the region's efforts to retain and attract top talent. As the city moves forward with the selection process, it will be important to consider how the new city manager can build on the existing momentum and collaborate with other local governments and stakeholders to drive progress in the region.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV ·
Reading time: 3 min
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SAN BENITO — City commissioners are considering former City Manager Fred Sandoval’s separation agreement, reviewing his contract limiting payments to three months of severance based on his $150,000 salary.
Meanwhile, commissioners narrowed a list of 20 applicants for the job to six ...
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