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Cole County finance director Debbie Malzner to retire after 35 years; Jessica Bridal named as successor

5737346 · September 9, 2025
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Cole County officials announced that Finance Director Debbie Malzner will retire in December after 35 years and that Jessica Bridal will replace her; the county said it will seek a new purchasing agent and recessed the meeting to 4:30 p.m.

Cole County officials announced during a meeting that Finance Director Debbie Malzner will retire in December after 35 years with the county, and that Jessica Bridal will replace her as finance director.

The announcement drew expressions of appreciation from colleagues. "Working here for the last 35 years has been a pleasure. I won't be here till December,"…

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