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Palm Coast council narrows city manager search to six candidates after public comment
Summary
After public comment and a consultant presentation, Palm Coast City Council reached consensus to advance six finalists from an initial pool of about 35 applicants and to continue outreach and screening work.
The Palm Coast City Council on the record reached consensus to advance six finalists in the city manager recruitment after a public comment period in which residents urged a broader search and stressed financial and operational experience.
The decision followed a presentation from the councilconsultant that showed roughly 35 initial applicants and a staged "funnel" process of screening. The councilselected by consensus the following top candidates: Paul Trombino; Cara Boyles; Richard Cope; Jay Wilberding; Michael Reese; and Robert Hemager. The council asked staff and the consultant to release the remaining applicants from limbo and to continue active recruitment.
Why it matters: The city manager runs day-to-day municipal operations and oversees large budgets and infrastructure projects. Council members and residents said they want a candidate with the experience to manage Palm…
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