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Titusville council appoints interim assistant as permanent city manager after split debate
Summary
The Titusville City Council voted unanimously July 19 to appoint the interim assistant city manager to the chief executive position after public comment and council discussion that included calls both to reopen the national search and to retain continuity.
The Titusville City Council voted unanimously July 19 to appoint Mister Amati as city manager, ending a weeks-long search after most external candidates withdrew and leaving one internal finalist.
Council members said continuity and the candidate’s working performance during an interim period persuaded them to act now. Vice Mayor Cole moved to appoint the candidate; the motion was seconded and carried on a unanimous roll call vote of five yes votes.
The decision came after a public interview of the candidate and a recess during which each council member met one‑on‑one with the city’s executive leadership team for feedback. The candidate described his priorities in the public interview: ‘‘I would like to see the city more proactive in addressing the city’s infrastructure,’’ and said he would ‘‘step up’’ community outreach and social‑media communications so citizens know why decisions are made.
Nut graf: The council’s appointment resolves an immediate leadership need but…
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