An investigation found that an Oregon commissioner had retaliated against the county administrator and other staffers. In Florida, the representative for a utility billing software company took his lumps like a champ after being grilled by the council. And a city manager in Colorado scored a $60,000 raise, bumping his pay to $366,000.
All that and more news after the job postings.
Job Board Postings
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City/County Manager Recruitments
CO: Craig - City Manager (Until Filled) | in-house
IL: Streator - City Manager (3/23/2026) | Arndt Municipal Support
MO: Kirkwood - Chief Administrative Officer (3/6/2026) | CB-Assoc
SC: Blythewood - Town Manager (Until Filled) | Parker Poe Consulting
TX: Morgan’s Point Resort - City Manager (3/13/2026) | Clear Career
Other
IL: Village of St. Joseph - Public Works Director (2/23/2026) | in-house
PA: Cranberry Township - Director of Utilities (2/9/2026) | in-house
TX: Dumas - Finance Director (1/30/2025) | Clear Career
TX: Marble Falls - Finance Director (2/7/2026) | Clear Career
TX: Odessa - Chief Financial Officer (First Review 2/22/2026) | Clear Career
OR: Lane County Commissioner: ‘Tell the Employees to Fuck Off’
A Lane County investigation found that Commissioner David Loveall ‘engaged in multiple incidents of retaliation' against staff, including County Administrator Steve Mokrohisky. He “experienced retaliation by Commissioner Loveall for having raised complaints on matters that Lane County Policy protects.”
Mokrohisky also relayed staff discomfort with Loveall’s use of religiously coded language or how he equated a community partner to that of a stripper. The report says Loveall told the county administrator, “Tell the employees to fuck off, commissioners can do what they want and there’s nothing anyone can do about it.”
Well — alrighty then. Doesn’t he sound like a peach!
Governing Bodies Waive 60-Day Notice Requirement for Departing Executives
FL: Bay County commissioners unanimously approved a motion to waive a 60-day-notice requirement in Bob Majka's contract, allowing him to begin his new position as executive director of the Panama City Port Authority on March 4. He requested the waiver citing open communication with the Board about the negotiations going back to January.
KS: It appears that Herington officials weren’t readily willing to waive the 60-day-notice for administrator Thatcher Moddie who was selected to lead Ottawa. They voted to grant it on the condition he forfeit accrued vacation/leave time.
VA: Martinsville Mayor suspended from council until he appears in court over removal petition
A Martinsville Circuit Court Judge has suspended Mayor LC Jones from his city council duties until at least next week, following a petition to have him removed.
A review found multiple alleged conflicts of interest involving former City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides, including gifts, airfare and efforts to help Jones with employment.
Rep for Edmunds GovTech Utility Billing Software Grilled By Florida Council
Williston City Council members voiced their concerns to the city’s utility software contractor whose name has been repeatedly popping up at recent meetings.
At the Feb. 17 meeting, Edmunds GovTech software representative Jeff Saitz was asked to explain why residents are having problems understanding their online utility bills. Saitz said Edmunds has about 2,300 customers, adding “most, if not all, are very happy.”
“In my 17 years, this is the first time we’ve been in invited to speak to council. I’m sorry it got to this point,” said Saitz.
News Around the Country
CA: Rick Cole: In search of a city manager that Pasadena deserves (OPINION)
FL: Jeff Brown, director of economic and strategic opportunities in Daytona Beach, selected by Auburndale to be their next city manager
FL: 'The most dangerous man in Sarasota'
GA: Cochran city manager named sole finalist for city manager post in Barnesville
ME: Several key officials at East Millinocket’s town hall have resigned within days of each other, leaving multiple positions vacant, including the administrator, and raising questions about town operations.
MI: Eastpointe ethics board will not investigate complaint filed by former HR manager; Separate investigation determined no wrong doing by former city manager
MI: Local clowns welcome at Port Huron's council meetings. Nonresidents, not so much
NH: Selectmen will be proposing a warrant article to have the Ossipee town administrator position be upgraded to a town manager position
NJ: Jefferson Township Budget Takes Hit as Insurance Costs Rise Across New Jersey
NY: Warren County has recovered nearly half of $3.3 million stolen from county by scammers posing as legitimate businesses
PA: Millcreek Township supervisors are planning to make an announcement soon regarding the municipality’s switch to a council-manager form of government
PA: Petition seeks resignation of Quakertown Police chief who also serves as borough manager AND the public records officer following confrontation with anti-ICE student protesters
TX: Hitchcock city manager responds to mayor’s arrest over illegal gambling operation where gambling proceeds fund 11% of the city’s budget; new details released
TX: The City of San Angelo has announced that it is accepting applications as current City Manager Daniel Valenzuela plans to retire in late 2026
TX: After terminating their city manager, the City of Taft has placed him on administrative leave to honor the notification period of his contract
VA: Buchanan County tentatively agrees to give $3.4 million to struggling private law school
WA: Haley resigns as Quincy city administrator
WI: Germantown administrator accepts Fox Point post, DPW director hired by Brookfield
Compensation & Contracts
CO: Loveland city manager gets $60,000 raise to $366,000
FL: Palm Beach town manager’s contract extended into ninth year, salary bumped to $351,500
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