"The joy is gone."
A California city manager is resigning saying she's "had enough" of the harassment and vicious attacks leveled against her by some citizens.
Fowler city manager Wilma Tucker cited one particular example of a resident who has filed 70 public information requests in their quest to attack her credibility and integrity.
"I appreciate everyone's First Amendment rights but in my opinion, the line has been blurred with no end in sight."
In Arizona, South Tuscon may be in the market for a city manager. And a few other cities may be looking for a manager soon.
In Ohio, Oberlin city manager Rob Hillard is a finalist for a job in Michigan and Barnesville, Georgia has suspended its manager.
In Billerica, Massachusetts -- town manager John Curran has taken a sudden leave of absence.
RTRs for Week of May 12, 2024
City/County Managers
CA: Artesia city manager Aldo Schindler leaving for same position in Tustin
CA: Berkeley City Manager Dee Williams-Ridley has resigned
CA: Fowler city manager Wilma Tucker resigning
CO: Commissioners vote to not renew county manager contract in Archuleta County
FL: North Miami city manager fired despite resident’s support after 3-1 vote
GA: County Manager Randy Dowling resigns in Harris County
IA: Dan Gifford to retire in Spencer
MO: Harold Selby resigns as Pacific city administrator
NJ: Dover ousts ex-Assemblywoman DeCroce as administrator, citing 'painfully obvious' failures
PA: Abington Township manager Richard Manfredi will retire in January
SC: Administrator Steve Gosnell retiring in Horry County
TX: Mount Pleasant city manager Ed Thatcher set to resign
WI: Kronenwetter Administrator Leonard Ludi resigns after just three months of service
WI: City Administrator Dave Nord announces retirement in Lake Geneva
ACM/DCM
CA: Novato DCM Amy Cunningham promoted to top spot
MA: Swampscott Assistant Town Administrator Peter Kane to be Whately's town administrator
TN: Murfreesboro ACM Darren Gore will be promoted to top spot
TX: Dallas Assistant City Manager Robert Perez to become Topeka's city manager
VA: Deputy and Interim Town Managers Resign In Broadway