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Gladwin council debates timing and scope of permanent city administrator search
Summary
At its June 25 Committee of the Whole meeting, Gladwin council members debated whether to begin a search for a permanent city administrator now or delay, with Mayor Pro Tem Cristy Gutierrez expressing concern about hiring outside the interim and Council Member Jaimie Sischo urging a September–October hire with onboarding.
The Gladwin Committee of the Whole discussed whether to launch a search for a permanent city administrator at its June 25 meeting at Gladwin City Hall.
Mayor Pro Tem Cristy Gutierrez said she was concerned about hiring a manager from outside the interim administration, arguing for caution about replacing the interim city manager without clear benefits. Council Member Jaimie Sischo urged the council to aim to hire a permanent manager by September or October and to conduct onboarding with Interim City Manager Kimberly Hines to ensure a smooth transition. Council Member Dave Crawford aligned with Gutierrez’s caution. Council Member Carol Darlington said applicants should have project experience and stated she does not support searching for a new manager immediately.
Interim City Manager Kimberly Hines was asked by Mayor Pro Tem Gutierrez to put her proposal in writing for the council to review. The discussion did not result in a formal motion or vote during the meeting.
Why it matters: choosing the timing and process for hiring a city administrator affects short-term operations and the transition from interim to permanent leadership. A September–October hire with coordinated onboarding, as proposed by Sischo, would give time for recruitment while allowing overlap with the interim manager; opposing views from Gutierrez and Darlington emphasize continuity and candidate qualifications.
What happens next: Interim City Manager Kimberly Hines is to prepare a written proposal for the council to consider; the item may appear on a future agenda after members review the proposal.
