Interim City Manager Selection
This Thursday evening the Northglenn City Council will consider the hiring of a professional city manager to serve as the Interim Manager while they seek a replacement for Mr. Nelson. DISCLAIMER: I have not met, communicated with or know either of the individuals discussed further in this posting.
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They have identified an individual with considerable expertise and excellent credentials. He served as a City Manager for almost 30 years before retiring and is on the Credentialing Committee for the International City Management Association. He currently serves as a Range Rider for the Association in Colorado. A Range Rider provides guidance and assistance to other Managers and Cities in the State.
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The question before the Council will be whether to hire him as Interim City Manager or to continue allowing the current Deputy Manager to serve as Interim. Leslie Cullen has been filling in for Mr. Nelson since the 10th. Ms Cullen has never served as a manager, deputy or assistant on the staff of any local government. Until last July her career was as a consultant on organization structuring almost exclusively in the private sector.
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I recently mailed her city application to all members of the Council so they would have first hand knowledge of her experience or lack thereof. Ms Cullen is charming and persuasive but not knowledgeable in municipal operations. Unfortunately, the Mayor and majority of the Council are not convinced that an outside professional is necessary.
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The City Council is slated to meet with the Range Rider this Thursday night, February 23rd during their regular meeting. This issue is important because the Mayor wants to stretch out the selection process for a new manager by using another consultant. According to her, the process could take up to nine months. I would hope that the Council would do their job by advertising, interviewing and selecting their own City Manager. And, I sincerely hope our Council will choose to have a professional at the helm during this period.
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If you have the time, please come and express your opinion at the start of the meeting or call your Council representative in advance.
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They have identified an individual with considerable expertise and excellent credentials. He served as a City Manager for almost 30 years before retiring and is on the Credentialing Committee for the International City Management Association. He currently serves as a Range Rider for the Association in Colorado. A Range Rider provides guidance and assistance to other Managers and Cities in the State.
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The question before the Council will be whether to hire him as Interim City Manager or to continue allowing the current Deputy Manager to serve as Interim. Leslie Cullen has been filling in for Mr. Nelson since the 10th. Ms Cullen has never served as a manager, deputy or assistant on the staff of any local government. Until last July her career was as a consultant on organization structuring almost exclusively in the private sector.
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I recently mailed her city application to all members of the Council so they would have first hand knowledge of her experience or lack thereof. Ms Cullen is charming and persuasive but not knowledgeable in municipal operations. Unfortunately, the Mayor and majority of the Council are not convinced that an outside professional is necessary.
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The City Council is slated to meet with the Range Rider this Thursday night, February 23rd during their regular meeting. This issue is important because the Mayor wants to stretch out the selection process for a new manager by using another consultant. According to her, the process could take up to nine months. I would hope that the Council would do their job by advertising, interviewing and selecting their own City Manager. And, I sincerely hope our Council will choose to have a professional at the helm during this period.
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If you have the time, please come and express your opinion at the start of the meeting or call your Council representative in advance.
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