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Mayor announces clerk hires and attorney replacement process after Detro retirement

City of Pateros City Council · January 20, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Kelly Hook briefed the council on hiring a new clerk and deputy clerk and said the city received Scott Detro’s retirement letter; the council is interviewing candidates for the next city attorney.

Mayor Kelly Hook and City Administrator Jord Wilson told the council that Scott Detro submitted a retirement letter and that the city is taking steps to identify his replacement. The mayor said a recommended replacement was discussed and that interviews are underway with two law firms to provide future legal services for the city.

The mayor also discussed hiring a new clerk and deputy clerk; the council packet included personnel updates and a summary of recent hires and resignations. The minutes list both Cecilia Williams (recorded among staff present) and Kerri Wilson (identified in the packet as Clerk-Treasurer), which the council should reconcile administratively to ensure correct title and signature records.

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