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East Ridge council interviews four finalists for city manager, delays selection to next meeting

East Ridge City Council · March 6, 2026
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The East Ridge City Council interviewed four finalists for city manager — Glenn Adams, Brian Corl, James “Ty” Ross and Rick Rudamekken — on March 5. Each answered identical question rounds on budgets, economic development, stormwater and leadership; the council will continue selection and compensation discussions at its next meeting.

The East Ridge City Council on March 5 interviewed four finalists for the city manager post and agreed to continue selection and compensation discussions at a future meeting.

Glenn Adams, who said he managed a $128,500,000 budget while with the City of Homewood, described a “menu-driven” workshop approach to budgeting that prioritizes services and gives council members clear levers to adjust priorities. “The largest budget I've managed is a 128,500,000.0,” Adams said, adding that he emphasizes regular briefings and trust-building with elected officials and department directors.

Brian Corl said Riverside’s current budget is…

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