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Darien council unanimously appoints Holden Osburn as city manager
Summary
The Darien City Council voted unanimously on May 20 to appoint Holden Osburn as city manager; the motion was made by Mayor Pro-tem Griffin Lotson and seconded by Councilmember William Collins. The council also received staff and member reports and adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
The Darien City Council unanimously appointed Holden Osburn as city manager at its May 20, 2025 regular meeting. Mayor Pro-tem Griffin Lotson moved to appoint Osburn and Councilmember William Collins seconded; the motion passed unanimously with five members present.
The appointment follows action on several other personnel matters during the session. Interim City Manager Kieren McMullen provided a report during the meeting; McMullen is listed in the minutes as interim city manager. The council recorded reports from Mayor Hugh “Bubba” Hodge and each councilmember before adjourning at 6:20 p.m.
The council’s vote was recorded as unanimous; the minutes list Mayor Hodge, Mayor Pro-tem Lotson and Councilmembers William Collins, Russ Quarterman and Jeff Ragsdale as present. The meeting location was the David Bluestein Meeting Room at City Hall. No public hearing or formal dissent was recorded on the appointment.
Next steps: the minutes do not specify an effective date for Osburn’s appointment or any transition timeline; the council will likely place implementation details on a future agenda.
