Henderson city manager might be on way out

Mary Kay Peck’s days as Henderson’s first female city manager appear to be over. City Councilman Steve Kirk said today that the city is in the process of negotiating a separation agreement with Peck, who has worked for the city since February 1995.

“What we’re trying to do is negotiate the most amicable separation possible,” said Kirk, who expects the agreement to be reached by mid April.

A well-placed source with the city confirmed that Peck was being forced out. The city and Peck’s attorneys had been negotiating a severance package and had reached an impasse, so Peck decided to take some time off to let things cool, the source said.

Peck could not be reached comment.

She took over as city manager in October 2007, after the departure of Phil Speight. The city chose her over Mark Calhoun, who is expected to serve in an interim capacity after Peck departs.

Contact reporter Henry Brean at hbrean@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0350.