Retirement for a former Brazos County auditor lasted four months.
County commissioners at their last business meeting (January 27) approved the hiring of Katie Conner, who spent 22 years as county auditor.
After the commission’s unanimous vote, Conner’s successor as county auditor, Marci Turner, asked commissioners for additional information about Conner’s new role to work on special projects as needed for the county judge.
Turner said she was speaking on behalf of staff who had concerns about what she described as a vague description of Katie Conner’s new position.
Click HERE to read and download Marci Turner’s statement.
There was no comment from county judge Duane Peters or any of the commissioners about the hiring.
Conner retired last September 30th after a 30 year career with Brazos County.
WTAW News asked county officials after the meeting for Conner’s job description, salary/wage, and any benefits associated with Katie Conner’s new position. A county spokeswoman provided the following information on February 3:
This is a non-supervisory position that will perform modified duties of the “Chief of Staff” to include but not limited to functioning as a liaison on behalf of the County Judge when appropriate. Help coordinate internal communication with elected officials and department heads with the County Judge, Engage with the public, businesses, and community organizations on behalf of the County Judge. Provide guidance to all County departments to ensure that County business is conducted in the most efficient and cost-effective manner when requested. Act as main consultant to the County Judge. (The pay is) $35/hr with no benefits as it is a temporary position.
Click below to hear Marci Turner’s comments at the January 27, 2026 Brazos County commission meeting.