After Acevedo, unclear whether ATX will continue search for city executive to support APD

AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is finally speaking out about the city’s attempt to bring back former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo in a city management role. The blowback was so intense, that Acevedo announced within days that he was turning down the job. On Friday, Mayor Watson spoke exclusively with CBS Austin about the failed hiring and what’s next.

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