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City manager announces planned transition; council thanks departing administrator

Escanaba City Council · December 5, 2025
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Summary

A city staff member identified as 'Jim' told council he plans to transition around May 15 and asked council to consider recruitment steps; council members praised his service and work on grants and infrastructure.

During announcements at the Dec. 4 meeting, a staff member identified in the transcript as 'Jim' told the council he will be transitioning from his role with a target date around May 15 and suggested staff present a draft job description and a recruitment timeline to the council at the next meeting.

Jim said the date could shift depending on the hiring process and suggested staff bring posting and interview-date options for council review. Several council members thanked him for his service, cited his work securing grants and supporting infrastructure projects, and commended his leadership during an interim period.

Council members expressed disappointment at his decision, praised his accomplishments, and asked staff to prepare a transition plan. No formal personnel action or vote was taken at the meeting.