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Big Rapids commission reviews city managerMark's 2024 performance; asks commissioners to propose 5-year goals

5810522 · September 16, 2025
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Commissioner Karen Simmons presented a summary of the commission's 2024 evaluation of the city manager, reporting that the manager "consistently either met or exceeded expectations" while commissioners asked for clearer multi-year goals and budgeting rationale.

Commissioner Karen Simmons presented the city commission's summary of the 2024 performance evaluation of the city manager, saying the manager "consistently either met or exceeded expectations in all areas." The presentation covered finance, operations, personnel, community planning, public relations and professional development.

The evaluation matter matters because it sets expectations and goals for the city manager and guides the commission's oversight of long-term planning and budgeting. Simmons asked each commissioner to submit at least two goals by the end of the week for consolidation into a formal evaluation report.

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