Video above: Tarrant city council establishes city manager position despite pushback from mayorThe Tarrant City Council voted to appoint John Brown as the new City Manager.The move comes roughly a month after council members decided to establish a city manager position, despite strong opposition from Mayor Wayman Newton and doubts about the council’s power to do so.In a news release from the city of Tarrant, it states that Brown will "oversee the day-to-day operations of our city, working closely with the City Council and Mayor to implement policies, manage budgets, and ensure the efficient delivery of essential services to our residents. His extensive background in strategic planning, community engagement, and fiscal management will be instrumental in driving positive change and promoting the growth and well-being of our community."Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WVTM 13 Mayor Pro Tempore Tracie Threadford noted that Brown's "experience and dedication to public service make him the ideal candidate to lead our city forward. We have full confidence in his ability to work collaboratively with residents, city departments, and community stakeholders to achieve our shared vision for a vibrant and prosperous Tarrant."Back in May, the Tarrant City Council established a city manager position to handle their finances during a special meeting. “The mayor is the administrator of their policies, and he’s gone behind their back on things that they voted on and got them done anyway,” Tarrant resident Chuck Winborn said.Councilwoman Tracie Threadford pushed the resolution, claiming the council lost confidence in Mayor Newton after failing to keep them updated on the city’s finances and failing to make payments on time.Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeNewton said the council is making a one-sided move to change the city’s form of government.“This is undemocratic as well as illegal,” he said, “and I feel confident that when it actually gets in front of a judge, a judge will see this for what it is.”Some citizens were glad the council was trying to make a change.“There’s a lot of people who care about this city,” Winborn said. “I do. We’ve been stuck in a rut the last two years.”