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Council appoints Gary DeMarzo as interim city manager; sets budget work as immediate priority
Summary
The Clifton Municipal Council appointed Gary DeMarzo as interim city manager effective April 16 and charged him with focusing on the municipal budget; council also signaled staff collaboration with legal and finance during the transition.
The Clifton Municipal Council approved a resolution appointing Gary DeMarzo as interim city manager, effective April 16. The appointment came shortly after the mayor introduced the resolution and followed a brief roll call.
Lede: Councilors voted to install DeMarzo on an interim basis and authorized him to begin work immediately, with the budget identified as his first priority.
Nut graf: With the city facing a budget shortfall and multiple ongoing personnel and contract matters, council members said they expect the interim manager to provide steady administration, bring clarity to outstanding negotiations and lead work on the adopted budget timetable.
DeMarzo told the council he would work with department heads, focus first on the budget and coordinate legal and finance support to move outstanding matters forward. The appointment resolution indicated an hourly rate and specified that the interim appointment would remain effective until the council acts further.
Ending: Councilors welcomed DeMarzo and directed staff to prioritize budget briefings and to present a schedule for the manager’s initial work items and meetings with department directors.
