City Manager

Bradford Hunt was hired in February 2023 as the Chief of Police in Gatesville, Texas. In May 2024, the City Council appointed him as the Interim City Manager of Gatesville, and in September 2024, Council formally appointed him to the full-time position.   Brad is a Master Peace Officer and 29-year veteran of Law Enforcement and has been in various leadership roles since 2003.

Brad has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology, from Stephen F. Austin State University and instructed at the Basic Police Academy at Central Texas College and Temple College from 1999 to 2012. He graduated from Session 269 of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, in 2017.

As the City Manager, Mr. Hunt continues to work with the council, city leadership staff, and the community to ensure all city services meet the needs of the citizens, businesses, and visitors of Gatesville.  He emphasizes a team-first, servant-oriented approach to all city staff.

Brad is blessed with five children, ages 5 to 26, as well as a 3-year-old grandson. He spends his free time coaching youth sports, playing golf, working on cars, and relaxing with his family.

As the City Manager of Gatesville, Mr. Hunt oversees a city government containing:

$53,616,751 in assets.

82 full-time employees.

14 part-time employees.

A total combined operating budget of $16,303,679