A pair of ordinance updates meant to limit the powers of Wimberley’s mayor, while strengthening the role of the city administrator, were both approved on a split 3-2 vote Jan. 3.

The move came after months of heated dispute among city council members and Mayor Susan Jaggers, which eventually led to the resignation of council member Patricia Kelly in December 2018.

“People do run for mayor and they generally understand the role that (the position) is. It’s a ceremonial role, the...