Perrysburg announces Pat Jones as assistant city administrator; transition plan for police leadership outlined

Committee members announced the selection of Pat Jones as the successful candidate for assistant city administrator and discussed transition timing for the organization.

The City Administrator said Pat Jones, an internal candidate, will assume many responsibilities in mid‑April; staff will work between mid‑April and June to implement a transition plan. The administrator noted June is a critical month because Deputy Chief Chris Sargent will be attending a police executive course at Michigan State that requires him to be away two weeks each month, which factors into planning for police division coverage and possible interim appointments.

The nut graf: the announcement signals an internal promotion that will require staged handoffs and temporary coverage in public‑safety leadership during training periods. The committee first moved into executive session earlier in the meeting “to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, or compensation of a public employee,” and later returned and publicly announced the result. The meeting record does not show a formal public vote on the appointment; staff described the hire as concluded and outlined next steps.

Committee members congratulated Jones. The administrator said staff will create runway for the change and develop interim arrangements for police leadership as needed; specific interim appointments and effective dates will be determined during the transition period.

The meeting adjourned after the announcement.