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City administrator Aaron Jensen departs; Justin Behrens named interim until Josh Finch arrives
Summary
City Administrator Aaron Jensen said May 20 he will leave the city; staff announced Justin Behrens will serve as interim city administrator until the incoming administrator, Josh Finch, begins.
City Administrator Aaron Jensen told the council on May 20 that he will depart the City of Waupaca and that interim arrangements are in place while the new administrator transitions in.
Jensen said his last day in the office will effectively be May 30, though official departure paperwork lists June 2; he spoke in his last monthly report and thanked council and staff. "This is my last monthly report, and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone," Jensen said.
Nut graf: Mayor Brian Smith announced that Justin Behrens, the director of public works, will serve as interim city administrator until Josh Finch, the incoming community‑economic‑development director (incoming city administrator), arrives. Staff told council that Josh Finch will be available by email during transition and that Justin Behrens will be the on‑site interim contact.
Transition details City staff said Finch will spend time on site after arrival and that department heads will support the transition. The council was asked to direct interim operational requests to Justin Behrens while Finch completes his start‑up schedule.
Ending: Council members and staff thanked Jensen for his service; staff will coordinate the onboarding schedule for the incoming administrator and provide updates to council about the transition.
