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Council debates creating deputy city administrator role to improve continuity
Summary
The Washington City Council discussed drafting an ordinance to add a deputy city administrator role (a department‑head with backup duties) aimed at continuity and succession; councilmembers asked for clear language on selection, compensation and whether the deputy would be presumptive successor. No vote was taken.
Mayor Stevens opened discussion of a proposed deputy city administrator role, saying the change would be created by ordinance and not necessarily be a new standalone hire. "This would be, along with a department head… a department head slash, deputy city administrator," the mayor said, clarifying the mayor’s intent that the role add responsibilities rather than create an outside position.
City Attorney Walton framed the proposal as a continuity measure: "Mayor Stevens asked me to discuss the idea of possibly creating a deputy city administrator position," he said, explaining…
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