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The search for a new Kenneth City town manager continues.
“I feel really confident with those two final candidates that we’ve narrowed it down to,” said Mayor Megan Zemaitis as the meeting ended. “I think both of those candidates really have what we’re looking for.”
“We require at least a bachelor’s in Business Administration,” explained Zemaitis.
The Council prefers someone with a master’s in public administration.
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“The Council also requires that whoever gets the job has previously worked as a city or town manager,” Zemaitis continued. “We think that was one of our issues in the past, you know, not hiring someone that actually has that experience and who has done the job before.”
Zemaitis added that they hope to find someone who can “come in and hit the ground running” instead of learning how to be a town manager first.
Today, Michael Vieno continues to do double duty as chief of police and acting town manager since the firing of the last manager in April.
Four Candidates for Kenneth City Town Manager
Out of four, “we have two solid candidates,” said Council member Tony Chan when the dais discussed the remaining list of candidates.
“One of them was only interested part-time for an administrative assistant role,” noted Zemaitis. Another candidate “has lots of experience,” but he has not stayed long at any place except ten years in D.C.
“We should schedule a meeting,” Vice Mayor Bonnie Noble said. She also said she hoped to get input from the public before making a decision.
“I’m thinking that they have coffee and donuts and residents can come,” Zemaitis added.
Candidates will meet the public on Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m.
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