Indianola Deputy City Manager–Chief of Development and Operations Wade Wagoner has announced his resignation from his position.
His last day in Indianola is April 7.
“The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few,” Wagoner said in a resignation letter that was submitted Tuesday, March 4, to Mayor Steve Richardson and the Indianola City Council. “In this case, the many are the wonderful staff that I have grown to care deeply about in a short period of time. The few are my family.”
The deputy city manager-chief of development and operations for the City of Indianola is a senior executive-level position that provides oversight of the Community Development Department and Public Works Departments. It also performs the duties of the city manager in the event of an absence.
Wagoner joined the City of Indianola on December 12, 2024. He assumed the role of interim city manager following Council approval on December 19 amid the departure of former Indianola City Manager Benjamin Reeves.
In his letter, Wagoner explained his intention to return to his previous role as city administrator for the City of Colfax, yet noted how supportive Council members were throughout his stint in Indianola.
“Although his tenure with the City of Indianola was shorter than we hoped, Wade’s contributions have been invaluable,” Mayor Richardson said. “We appreciate his leadership to our staff and community, his commitment to public service and the progress he was able to make, especially toward development agreements, developer relationships and other Community Development initiatives. On behalf of the Indianola City Council, we wish Wade all the best.”
Information about the transition process and vacant deputy city manager position following Wagoner’s resignation will be released at a future date.