If many believe Councilman Matheny and other elected leaders prioritized short-term political expediency over the city’s best interests concerning Mitch Johnson’s termination, should hiring a replacement take place after 2009’s city council elections?

Since it is entirely possible that a majority of the current City Council members will be replaced in November, and the City Manager works for City Council, I call on the current City Council to postpone the choosing of a City Manager until the new City Council is sworn in later this year.

 

If the current City Council is unwilling to do this, I call on them to introduce the final group of candidates for the job to the public in one or more sessions where the candidates make presentations and answer questions posed by citizens. Following those sessions, those participating would present Council with their ratings of the candidates and comments on their qualifications. Then the Council can make a more informed vote on who should be the new City Manager.

 

Arthur Boyette

City Council Candidate, District 5

August 18, 2009