A lawsuit has been filed by Odis Jones, the first African-American City Manager of Hutto, against the City of Hutto, Mike Snyder, Tanner Rose, and Warren Hutmacher. The lawsuit alleges racial discrimination, violation of civil rights, defamation, tortious interference, breach of employment agreement, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Jones claims that the City Council, including Snyder and Rose, took racially motivated actions to harm his reputation, career, and livelihood. The lawsuit involves allegations of retaliation, official oppression, and violation of the Hutto City Charter against Council Member Snyder and Council Member Rose for their actions in attempting to reprimand, suspend, or terminate Mr. Jones as City Manager after he reported their alleged misconduct. The lawsuit also alleges that the City Council violated the Non-Disparagement provision of the Separation Agreement by making derogatory statements about Mr. Jones to the media. The plaintiff is seeking damages, including exemplary and punitive damages, as well as reasonable attorneys' and expert fees and costs. The plaintiff is also seeking a declaration that the Employment Agreement and Separation Agreement between the parties are valid and enforceable under federal and Texas law, and that the plaintiff is entitled to payments under those agreements. The plaintiff has demanded a trial by jury and is seeking any other relief that the court may find proper.