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Council welcomes new assistant city manager Josh Hanson

3095837 · April 23, 2025
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Summary

The council heard a city-manager report announcing the appointment of Josh Hanson as assistant city manager; Hanson summarized his background in workforce development and public service and said he intends to focus on Sydney.

City Manager reported on April 22 that, after a multi-year search, the city has appointed Josh Hanson as assistant city manager.

Hanson introduced himself to the council and described his background: raised in part in Sydney, service in the U.S. Marines, work for the Department of Homeland Security and the Nebraska Department of Labor, and roles overseeing workforce programs for Greater Nebraska. He said he recently worked in the private sector in talent development and returned to public service to focus on local work.

Mayor and councilmembers welcomed Hanson and encouraged him to engage with departments and the community. The appointment was presented as an administrative hire; no council vote was recorded in the transcript of the April 22 meeting.