Van residents react to sudden changes in city leadership [Video]

VAN, Texas (KETK) – In July alone, the city of Van lost its police chief, city manager, mayor and a councilmember.

Van City Council vote to terminate city manager, mayor submits resignation

The changes stem from the controversial firing of their police chief by the city manager.

Now, people who live in Van say they just want things to go back to normal.

Community members gathered at city hall, Wednesday night all eager to learn who will temporarily lead their city. The councilmembers voted unanimously to appoint, Ernie Burns as mayor pro tem.

“It’s a tough place to be right now, but I feel like the city council has done a wonderful job at being open and transparent. I think they’re doing a wonderful job with what they have,” Ivy Lopez, Van resident, said.

July 1st, there was an uproar from residents after the police chief, Tammy Huff was fired by the city manager.

Many people …