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Council confirms Jason Stevens and approves new economic development and finance manager position with $85,000 salary
Summary
The council confirmed Jason Michael Stevens as director of community development and planning, approved creation of a combined economic development and finance manager role, and amended the proposed salary to $85,000 with a 70/30 city/CDBG funding split.
The Gardner City Council confirmed Jason Michael Stevens on May 19 as director of community development and planning and approved a reorganization that creates a new economic development and finance manager position to combine two existing roles.
Councillor Hegland moved to confirm Stevens’ appointment and the council approved the motion. The clerk swore in Stevens at a brief recess; Stevens repeated the oath and took the position for a term expiring Jan. 16, 2026.
Separately, the council adopted an order authorizing creation of the economic development and finance…
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