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LLANO COUNTY · NOVEMBER 9, 2026

Llano Police Chief Steps Into Permanent City Manager Role

Llano Police Chief John Bauer has been named to the city manager position after serving in an interim capacity.

Llano has turned to a familiar city leader for its top administrative job. Local reporting published November 6 says Police Chief John Bauer, who had also been serving as interim city manager, was selected for the permanent city manager position.

The move puts the city’s daily operations and long-range municipal priorities under a leader already familiar with local government. Residents will be watching how the transition affects city services, staffing and future council priorities.

The appointment also marks a notable change for Llano’s police leadership. Details of the department’s long-term command arrangements should be confirmed through official city announcements.

This article reflects reporting available November 9; the underlying personnel decision was reported November 6.

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