Assistant City Manager Kim Coody is on administrative leave, according to an official statement posted online by City of Bixby.Coody's leave comes on the heels of the arrest of City Manager Joey Wiedel, who was charged with aggr avated DUI last month.WATCH: Another Bixby official on leave, city to investigate handling of 'incident' involving City Manager: Another Bixby official on leave, city to investigate handling of 'incident' involving City ManagerThe city is conducting an internal investigation into how City Council members learned of Wiedel's arrest.Acting Mayor Bobby Schultz gave this statement at the meeting: The City Council acknowledges the City Manager Joey Wiedel was arrested on aggravated DUI charges on August 22 2025, and again on May 25, 2026. The Council also acknowledges that there was at least one law enforcement response to Mr. Wiedels residence regarding a reported domestic disturbance. That incident occurred outside the City of Bixby and was overseen by the Tulsa County Sheriffs Office, with Bixby Police Officers responding only in a mutual-aid support capacity. The Council has confirmed that then-Mayor Brad Girard was informed of these incidents soon after they occurred and did not share this information with the other members of this Council or the City Attorney. Former Mayor Girard has publicly acknowledged that he mishandled these matters and subsequently made the decision to resign from City Council. As these incidents are now a matter of public record in public discussion, the Council believes it is important to clarify that no member of the current City Council or the City Attorney was ever informed of these incidents or charges at the time they occurred or anytime afterward until the incidents during the council meeting on May 26th of this year. The City Council remains committed to moving forward in a matter that is honest, transparent, and accountable the citizens of Bixby. As the Council evaluate all relevant facts and circumstances surrounding these matter matters, it will continue to act in the best interest of the community and the organization. While recognizing the seriousness of these events, the council remains focused on maintaining public trust and ensuring that the Bixby, with the help of the Oklahoma Municipal League, continues its positive growth, progress, and success. The City Attorney is working on policies to ensure this does not happen again. Joey Wiedel is represented by legal counsel therefore we cannot answer specific questions about these incidents, except to affirm that he remains on administrative leave. Moreover the City of Bixby has placed Assistant City Manager Kim Coody on Administrative Leave effective immediately to allow the city time to conduct a deeper internal inquiry into the notification of the City Council members regarding events surrounding Joey Wiedel that took place several weeks ago in an prior incident.Coody resigned from her role as assistant superintendent at Glenpool Public Schools in 2025 following allegations of hosting a party involving alcohol and minors. Coody denied all allegations and filed a defamation lawsuit against a student's mother. 'This is temporary': Change of leadership with Bixby mayor, city managerIn a Bixby City Council meeting June 8, Chief of Police Todd Blish was sworn in as interim city manager. Previous coverage>>> 'This is temporary': Change of leadership with Bixby mayor, city managerThe city council also discussed the possibility of changing its charter to allow for a citywide mayoral election instead of the position being selected among city councilors, .Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- 2 News Oklahoma on your schedule | Download on your TV, watch for free. How to watch on your streaming device Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube ...read more read less