Beaumont City Council Unanimously Approves Chris Boone as New City Manager

Boone will succeed Kenneth Williams in leading the city's administration.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:35pm

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A serene, realist painting of the Beaumont City Hall building, its facade and windows reflecting the warm glow of the afternoon sun, conveying a sense of civic stability and continuity.The appointment of Chris Boone as Beaumont's new city manager marks a pivotal moment in the city's governance, signaling a steady hand at the helm.Beaumont Today

The Beaumont City Council has unanimously approved the appointment of Chris Boone as the city's new city manager. Boone will succeed Kenneth Williams, who is stepping down from the role. The decision was made during a recent city council meeting.

Why it matters

The city manager is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and administration of the city government. Boone's appointment represents a key transition in Beaumont's local government and will shape the city's priorities and direction in the coming years.

The details

Chris Boone, a longtime Beaumont resident, was selected from a pool of candidates to succeed Kenneth Williams as the city's next city manager. Boone has previously held leadership roles in the city's public works and utilities departments, giving him extensive experience in municipal government. The city council voted unanimously to approve Boone's appointment during a public meeting.

  • The Beaumont City Council voted to appoint Chris Boone as the new city manager on April 6, 2026.
  • Kenneth Williams, the outgoing city manager, will be stepping down from the role in the coming weeks.

The players

Chris Boone

The newly appointed city manager of Beaumont, Texas, who will be succeeding Kenneth Williams in the role.

Kenneth Williams

The outgoing city manager of Beaumont, Texas, who is stepping down from the position.

Beaumont City Council

The governing body of the city of Beaumont, Texas, which unanimously approved the appointment of Chris Boone as the new city manager.

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What they’re saying

“Chris Boone has the experience and vision to lead Beaumont into the future. We are confident in his ability to build on the progress made under Kenneth Williams' leadership.”

— Mayor Jacqueline Levesque, Mayor of Beaumont

“I'm honored to be selected as Beaumont's next city manager. I look forward to working closely with the city council and community to address the challenges and opportunities facing our city.”

— Chris Boone

What’s next

Boone is expected to officially assume the city manager role in the coming weeks, following a transition period with the outgoing Kenneth Williams.

The takeaway

Boone's appointment represents a smooth leadership transition for Beaumont's city government, as the new city manager brings extensive municipal experience to the role. His selection signals the city council's confidence in his ability to build on past progress and guide Beaumont through future challenges.