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Council tentatively hires James Fry as sanitation commissioner pending wage talks

Albia City Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary

After the hiring committee recommended James Fry, an initial motion to hire failed for lack of a second. The council later approved a motion to hire Fry at his current wage until supervisor wage negotiations conclude, and to revisit the job description at the next meeting.

The Albia City Council moved forward with filling the Sanitation Commissioner position after the hiring committee recommended James Fry.

Merle Regenold reported the committee interviewed two applicants and recommended James Fry. Regenold initially moved to hire Fry, but that motion died for lack of a second. Council and staff then…

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