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Eastpointe City Council selects Brian Wood as preferred city manager; Ryan Mattis named alternate
Summary
After interviewing four finalists, the Eastpointe City Council voted Oct. 7 to authorize the city attorney to negotiate an employment agreement with Brian Wood as the preferred city manager candidate and to offer the job to Ryan Mattis if Wood declines.
The Eastpointe City Council on Oct. 7 authorized the city attorney to draft terms and make an offer to Brian Wood to become the city’s next city manager, with Ryan Mattis designated as the alternate candidate if Wood declines.
Vetrano Consulting, which led the recruitment, told the council that 39 people applied and four finalists were interviewed in person. The firm provided council members and department heads with written feedback from public and staff meetings prior to the vote.
Mayor Kleinfeld…
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