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Adrian administrator resigns; commission appoints acting administrator and fast-tracks national search

Adrian City Commission · May 4, 2026
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Summary

City Administrator Chad Ball resigned after eight months; the commission accepted his resignation, named Will Sadler acting city administrator and authorized an expedited search contract with Yo & Yo to find a permanent replacement.

Chad Ball announced his resignation as Adrian’s city administrator, telling the City Commission he will exhaust vacation time and that his last day on the books is May 24. Commissioners accepted his resignation at the May 4 meeting and publicly thanked Ball for eight months of service, citing his accessibility and a “yes before no” approach.

The commission voted to appoint Will Sadler as acting city administrator to maintain continuity while the city completes a national search. The roll-call…

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