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Milan City Council approves new Community Engagement Director, hires Jill Tewsley and OKs contracts
Summary
At its March 7 meeting, the Milan City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2023-05 to create a Community Engagement Director, appointed Jill Tewsley to the post at $72,000, and approved a billboard contract and a $30,990 WWTP pump rebuild quote; council also approved $292,062.40 in bills and payroll.
Milan — The Milan City Council on March 7 unanimously approved the second reading of Ordinance 2023-05 to add a Community Engagement Director to the Milan Code of Ordinances and immediately appointed Jill Tewsley to that post with compensation set at $72,000.
The action came as part of a series of unanimous motions during the council's regular meeting at 147 Wabash St. Councilperson Nie moved adoption of the ordinance; Councilperson Thompson seconded. A separate motion by Councilperson Wayne, seconded by Councilperson Baldwin, appointed Tewsley to fill the new position.
Why it matters: Establishing a Community Engagement Director creates a dedicated staff role to coordinate downtown and community outreach functions, a change council approved through an amendment to Chapter 2 (Administration) of the city code. The council’s vote was unanimous, signaling cross-aisle support for creating and filling the position.
Other actions at the meeting included two contracts and a capital-service repair approval. Council approved a billboard…
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