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Council hears roles and expectations for incoming city administrator; finance director nominee introduced

2116338 · January 6, 2025
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Council discussed the role and organizational placement of the newly nominated city administrator Daniel Horrigan and received an introductory appearance by Rodney G. Kersten, the mayor's nominee for director of finance; council asked for a confirmation hearing and further definition of duties.

Cleveland Heights councilors discussed the expected role of the mayor's nominee for city administrator, Daniel Horrigan, and received an introductory appearance by the mayor's nominee for finance director, Rodney G. Kersten, during the Jan. 6 meeting.

The council held a confirmation-related discussion for Daniel Horrigan after the administration submitted his name; council members asked whether the city administrator position would be defined as a chief operating officer, chief of staff, or a different management role. The mayor said the charter defines the office'and that the city administrator would "help an elected mayor to provide organizational leadership and management, that make sure that things get done, the right way and according to the right timelines." The mayor added plans for an…

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