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Council hires Riley Jones as director of planning and zoning pending background and drug screen
Summary
The council approved hiring Riley Jones as director of planning and zoning at an annual salary of $58,000, contingent on a negative drug screen and background check; Jones interned with the town previously and is available to start Monday.
The Newburgh Town Council approved the hire of Riley Jones as the town's director of planning and zoning, pending a negative drug screen and successful background check. The council set the starting annual salary at $58,000 and discussed the candidate's prior connection to the town.
Personnel committee members said Jones completed an internship with the Newburgh plan commission in 2022'23 and graduated from Ball State with a minor in urban planning. Council members noted local familiarity and positive community recognition during the hiring process. The hire is contingent on standard screening; staff said Jones could start the following Monday if screens are clear.
The motion to hire carried on a voice vote.
