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Erie mayor says "it is time for a change at the top"; council split over town manager's future
Summary
Mayor Moore told the council he has concluded it's time to change the town's top leadership, prompting a lengthy public debate and calls for further review of a 360 evaluation; the council took no termination vote and agreed to schedule a date to review the full 360 materials and consider next steps.
Mayor Moore opened a public conversation on the town manager's contract on Feb. 10, 2026, telling the council that after reviewing leadership needs he had "concluded that it is time for a change at the top." The comment launched an extended, often heated public discussion among council members about whether Town Manager Malcolm should remain in his post.
Why it matters: Council members framed the issue as a strategic one about the town's future direction, citing major long-range needs including water, facility expansion, parks-and-recreation funding and development decisions. Several council members said the town needs a highly visible, strategic manager to lead through those challenges; others said the manager's performance review shows many strengths and cautioned against a hurried personnel action.
Mayor Moore read a note he had previously…
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