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Salem council appoints Christian Amburi as interim city manager, delays full recruitment until September
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The Salem City Council voted unanimously to appoint Christian Amburi as interim city manager, directing staff to draft an employment agreement and to defer recruitment for a permanent city manager until at least September 2025.
The Salem City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Christian Amburi as interim city manager and directed staff to prepare an interim city manager employment agreement and defer a full recruitment until at least September 2025.
Councilor Nordyke moved the appointment, saying, “I move to appoint Christian Amburi as our interim city manager to direct staff to prepare an interim city manager employment agreement, and to defer any recruitment for a new city manager until at least September 2025.” Councilor Nishioka seconded the motion. The roll call vote recorded all aye and the motion passed.
Councilors who spoke in support emphasized Amburi’s familiarity with city operations, the…
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