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Mayor reports hiring and upcoming infrastructure projects, cites $199,297 in budget savings

Connell City Council · March 4, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Shelly Hassel announced the hiring of Johnny Cochran Roney as community development manager (starting March 16), described upcoming projects including a Clark Street bridge deck replacement and sidewalks on 1st Street, and said a staff reorganization will save about $199,297 on the 2026 budget.

Mayor Shelly Hassel reported several administrative and capital updates: the city is soliciting bids to replace Connell signage with a new logo on state routes and at the community center, and the mayor announced the hiring of Johnny Cochran Roney as community development manager with a start date of March 16.

The mayor said she toured the pool…

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