Commissioner Bob Behnke presented a 120‑day plan calling for structural changes and commission capacity building

Aug 21, 2026

Bob Behnke, a sitting commissioner who applied for the acting administrator role, provided a written 120‑day plan focusing on fiscal discipline, process reforms and engagement with the Michigan Municipal League to strengthen governance and make Adrian more marketable to future administrators.

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Bob Behnke presented a detailed 120‑day plan to commissioners and described past executive experience as superintendent of Adrian Public Schools, where he said he oversaw about 500 employees and a $38 million budget. He argued the city needs structural changes to be attractive to future permanent administrators and pointed to outside analysis that recommended specific process adjustments.

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