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Montrose city manager to step down; council authorizes job posting

Montrose City Council · August 27, 2024
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Summary

City Manager Neil Rankin will step down effective Sept. 26, 2024; the council unanimously authorized Mayor Colleen Brown to work with Rankin to post the position and begin recruitment.

City Manager Neil Rankin announced he will step down from his role effective Sept. 26, 2024, and the Montrose City Council unanimously authorized Mayor Colleen Brown to work with Rankin to post a job description and open the recruitment process. The council approved the action on a motion by Aaron Burch, seconded by Robert Arnold, with all members recorded as voting aye.

Rankin has served as city manager for nine years; the minutes note he has secured more than $4.1 million in grant funding during his tenure. Mayor Colleen Brown asked to collaborate with Rankin on finding a replacement, and the council directed staff to advertise the vacancy and proceed with candidate interviews.

Next steps include posting the position and accepting applications; the minutes record the council’s unanimous approval but do not specify a timeline for candidate selection or the details of the job posting.