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City manager candidate emphasizes long-range planning, staff training and contractor oversight
Summary
In a Loudon City interview, candidate Andrew said he has about 20 years of planning experience, supports tuition reimbursement and promoting from within, and expects a new city manager could start by the first of the year. He urged clearer timelines and firmer contractor accountability.
Andrew, a candidate for Loudon City's city manager post, told the interview panel he has roughly 20 years of experience preparing multi-year plans and prioritizes workforce development and tighter project timelines.
"If you're zoned for industrial, it's industrial," Andrew said, arguing that contracts and zoning often limit local flexibility. He recounted a prior municipal administration where a new mayor and board "tripled the impact fees" as a short-term tool to manage growth.
The candidate described producing five-, 10- and 15-year plans in previous roles, including a 10-year approach in Tahoe and a six-year plan in another…
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