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New alternate city manager named, police chief honored

by | Sep 24, 2026 | Latest, News

Police Chief James Waters thanks the Princeton City Council for the opportunity to serve as alternate city manager. His replacement in that role, David Hall, is at left. Photo Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald

The Princeton City Council will consider naming a street in honor of Police Chief James Waters, who served as alternate city manager since April 27.

Council voted unanimously at a Sept. 21 special meeting to promote David Hall to succeed Waters as alternate city manager. 

Hall had been an assistant to Waters and brings municipal government experience from several North Texas cities. He previously served as city manager in Rowlett and Glenn Heights and earlier held positions with the cities of Fort Worth and Lancaster. 

Read the full story in the September 24th edition. Stay informed — subscribe to The Princeton Herald.

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