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Grantsville council hears pitches from three finalists for city manager
Summary
Three finalists delivered up-to-15-minute presentations to the Grantsville City Council on March 19 as the council narrows its search for a new city manager; council did not take a selection vote at the meeting.
Grantsville City Council on March 19 heard 15-minute presentations from three finalists for the city manager post as the council moves toward a final selection. The council has interviewed all applicants, conducted in-person interviews over the last two weeks and narrowed the field to three finalists who presented to the public and council that evening.
Kevin Thurman emphasized leadership and team development, saying, “At the end of the day, my leadership effectiveness is measured not by what I am able to accomplish, but by what those whom I lead are able to accomplish.” Thurman described his 14 years in Saratoga Springs as a city attorney and leadership-team member and said he would seek a blend of managerial competence and outward-focused leadership as city manager.
Michael Rezaire presented his technical and legal background, describing work in geospatial mapping and utility coordination for Provo and other cities, previous roles in law (including as a prosecutor), and recent municipal management experience in Wilcox, Arizona, and Beckley, West Virginia. Rezaire told the council he has overseen utilities and compliance work and emphasized experience handling operational emergencies.
Mike Colson (also shown in the record as Mike Colson) highlighted local roots and municipal experience: an engineering degree, private-sector construction and permitting experience, two years on planning and zoning and eight years on the city council. Colson told the council he would focus on efficiency, budget administration and preserving Grantsville’s small-town character while managing growth.
No vote or selection occurred at the meeting; presenters thanked council members and residents and said they would be available for follow-up. The council indicated next steps will follow its internal selection process.
