The city of Lockhart has appointed Joseph Resendez as its next city manager, effective Sept. 5, following the retirement of City Manager Steve Lewis. The decision was made following a unanimous vote by city council on July 15. Resendez has served the city of Lockhart since July 2023 as assistant city manager and has over eight years of experience in municipal government.
During his time at the city of Lockhart, Resendez has overseen several major capital projects, including the planning for the renovation of Fire Station No. 1, an aquatics facility and future recreation center. He has also been instrumental in developing the city’s annual budget and participated in the hires of key senior management roles including economic development director and finance director.
Prior to Lockhart, Resendez served as city administrator and city secretary for the city of Bartlett, as well as assistant director of finance at the city of Taylor. His experience in municipal management and familiarity with issues facing Central Texas cities reaffirmed the City Council’s confidence in Resendez’s ability to lead Lockhart.
