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Morris announces three finalists in city manager search; public interviews set for Feb. 19

Morris City Council · January 28, 2026
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Summary

The city announced Jason Baker, Holly Wilson and Zoe Johnson as finalists for Morris city manager. Interviews will be held Feb. 19 with a citizens panel and council participation; the council will select a top candidate and alternate after interviews.

The Morris City Council announced three finalists in the search for a new city manager after a national recruitment managed by David Dronen and Associates (DDA).

Mayor Waters said the search began with 17 applicants, that DDA vetted those candidates to eight, and that the hiring committee (the mayor, a councilmember and three staff members) narrowed the list to three finalists: Jason Baker, Holly…

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