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Lowell council extends interim city manager's contract to March 28 while members debate hiring process
Summary
Council approved an extension of the interim city manager's contract to March 28, 2025. Members debated candidate outreach, review of resumes and whether prior applicants should be recontacted or interviewed.
The Lowell City Council voted on Jan. 14 to extend the interim city manager's contract through March 28, 2025, while the council continues recruitment for a permanent city manager.
The interim city manager, Tyler, told the council he would not accept the full-time position but offered to help with the transition and screening process. "I've been reviewing the previous resumés that have been submitted I plan to submit some to y'all that I believe that would be a good fit for Lowell," he said.
Council members pressed for a coordinated review process. One member said applicants who previously submitted resumes should be recontacted and included in any new round of interviews; another member said prior resumés largely did not meet the qualifications and urged the council to focus on candidates who match the position's scope.
A motion to extend the interim contract to March 28, 2025 was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. The transcript records the outcome as approved without a roll-call tally.
Why it matters: Extending the interim manager maintains continuity of administration while the council finalizes hiring criteria and scheduling for interviews. Several council members emphasized procedural fairness and the need to set a review timeline.
What's next: Council members said they would schedule time in February to review candidates and set interviews; the interim manager committed to assisting with the process.
