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Eastpointe council interviews four finalists for city manager; no selection made
Summary
Eastpointe City Council held special interviews Saturday for four finalists to be the next city manager. Council interviewed candidates in 45–50 minute slots, will consider selections at its regular meeting Tuesday; two formal motions (closed session and adjournment) were recorded.
Eastpointe City Council spent Saturday interviewing four finalists for the city manager post but did not make a hiring decision, saying council members will consider the interviews and director feedback at their regular meeting on Tuesday.
The council conducted 45–50 minute interview sessions for each finalist after an initial closed session. James Vitrano, who ran the process for the council, told members the role is consequential: “Hiring your next city manager … is an important role that this council plays to appoint the top administrator for your community and I know you take it very seriously.”
Councilmembers heard prepared presentations and then asked a set of standard questions about management style, community engagement, infrastructure and budgeting. The four finalists who presented were Bridal Wood, Anne (Anna Catarina) Cappella, Ryan Mattis and Jason Smith. Each candidate described experience in municipal administration and emphasized resident engagement, fiscal prudence and staff development. Bridal Wood said, “Being a…
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