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City attorney: 49 new city manager applications received; staff to prepare review materials

Lynn Haven City Commission · January 16, 2026

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Summary

City staff reported 52 total applications (about 49 new after deduplication) for the city manager position; staff will prepare application packets and a qualifications spreadsheet for the commission to review at the next meeting.

The commission received an update on the city manager recruitment process. Staff reported they received about 52 total applications in the current process, of which roughly 49 are new after removing duplicates. The administration plans to assemble application packets and a spreadsheet identifying candidates who meet minimum qualifications to help commissioners focus their review.

Commissioners asked that the city provide the application materials on the next agenda so the newly appointed mayor may participate in the review. Staff indicated they will provide the materials in time for commissioners to evaluate candidates ahead of a decision point.