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Keokuk announces hiring of interim city administrator James Ferno
Summary
Council announced an agreement to hire Mr. James Ferno as interim city administrator; Ferno will sign his contract May 16 and begin work May 19, 2025. The outgoing administrator will provide a transition period.
Keokuk City staff announced May 15 that the city has reached an agreement to hire Mr. James Ferno as interim city administrator. Staff said Mr. Ferno will sign his contract on May 16, 2025, and begin work on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Staff and the outgoing administrator described a transition period: the outgoing administrator said he will be available as needed and will provide his cell phone number to Mr. Ferno to assist during onboarding. Council members and staff asked the public to welcome the interim administrator when he starts.
The announcement was made in open session; staff noted recent legal guidance from the city's firm that allowed the matter to be handled in open session rather than a closed session. No contract details were disclosed on the record.
