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Newberry commission authorizes negotiations to hire Mayor Jordan Marlow as city manager; interim manager arrangement authorized
Summary
The City of Newberry commission on Feb. 10 authorized negotiations to hire Mayor Jordan Marlow as city manager and approved negotiating an interim manager contract with Dallas Lee, prompting public debate over the selection process.
The City Commission of Newberry on Feb. 10 authorized negotiations to hire Mayor Jordan Marlow as the city dministrator and directed staff to negotiate an interim contract for Dallas Lee while talks proceed. The motion passed unanimously.
Why it matters: Longtime City Manager Mike Neu announced his departure earlier in the meeting, and commissioners said they want continuity as the city prepares for projects already underway. The decision to pursue an internal hire drew sustained public comment calling for a broader, more transparent search process.
Commissioner Coleman moved the two-part motion that authorized Mayor Pro Tem Clark to negotiate and execute a three-year employment agreement with Mayor…
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