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Cape Canaveral council authorizes contract talks for finalist Keith Touchberry after interviews
Summary
After public interviews with three finalists for city manager on June 27, the Cape Canaveral City Council voted 5-0 to authorize staff to prepare a contract for Keith Touchberry, citing leadership, accessibility and a need to rebuild trust and stabilize city operations.
Cape Canaveral’s City Council voted unanimously on June 27 to direct staff to prepare a contract for Keith Touchberry following public interviews with three finalists for city manager.
The council made the decision after hearing opening remarks and extended Q&A from all three finalists — Blaine Obern, Keith Touchberry and a candidate identified in the record as Mr. Taylor — and taking brief public comment. Council member Willis moved and Mayor Pro Tem Kellum seconded a motion to prepare a contract for Touchberry; the motion passed 5-0.
The vote followed repeated council emphasis on restoring trust inside the organization and with residents, addressing stormwater and infrastructure issues, and improving the city’s operational systems. During the interviews, candidates described different approaches: Obern…
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