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Talent city manager to retire March 3; council appoints Alex Campbell as city manager pro tem effective Feb. 10
Summary
City Manager Gary announced his retirement effective March 3 and the City Council unanimously appointed Alex Campbell as city manager pro tem effective Feb. 10, directing staff to draft an employment agreement for council approval.
City Manager Gary announced during the Talent City Council meeting on Feb. 5 that he will retire effective March 3 and will begin a reduced work schedule through February. The council voted unanimously to appoint Alex Campbell as city manager pro tem effective Feb. 10 and directed the city attorney and city manager to work with Campbell on an employment agreement for council approval.
The move, presented by Gary, is intended to provide a managed transition and maintain continuity as the city moves forward on multiple large grants and projects. Gary said he will work limited days in February and recommended bringing on a pro tem immediately to “ensure a good transition of…
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