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Escanaba council hires recruiter for city manager search and appoints Melissa Bacot as interim
Escanaba City Council · May 1, 2026
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Summary
Council authorized an executive recruiter (approx. $14,950), authorized optional public‑safety background checks, and appointed longtime staffer Melissa Bacot as interim city manager with the compensation she requested (stipend for interim duties and onboarding).
The Escanaba City Council on May 7 agreed to hire an executive search firm to manage recruitment for a permanent city manager and appointed Melissa Bacot as interim city manager.
Councilmembers reviewed proposals from search firms and discussed cost. One firm was quoted at about $14,950; council also noted that the…
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