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East Bethel council approves hiring of entry-level city planner; training, on-call consultant plan outlined
Summary
The City Council approved hiring a new city planner at $29 per hour and directed staff to use Landform for training and on-call support as needed; council discussed expected training time and budget impacts.
East Bethel City Council approved the hiring of a new city planner during the consent agenda on Feb. 10, 2025, voting by voice to adopt the item.
City staff described the new hire as a recent graduate who grew up locally and will require on-the-job training. Council members asked about the expected length of that transition period, budget impacts and whether the consultant firm Landform would remain engaged.
Kendra, Community Development Director, told the council the planner is “coming out…
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