A town manager in Florida went to local police to report threats allegedly made by the mayor. A Missouri manager resigned and got piled on by the former fire chief who slammed her toxic leadership. And a North Carolina manager gets blasted by multiple commissioners over his continued refusals to consult with the board before taking action.
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
IA: Cedar Falls - City Administrator (1/30/2026) | CB-Assoc
SC: Blythewood - Town Manager (Until Filled) | Parker Poe Consulting
TX: Lamesa - City Manager (1/16/2025) | Clear Career
TX: Nederland - City Manager (1/23/2026) | Clear Career
TX: Surfside Beach - City Administrator (1/30/2025) Clear Career
VA: Hopewell - City Manager (First Review 1/16/2026) CB & Assoc.
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: Liberty - Assistant Police Chief (1/19/2025) | Clear Career
TX: Marble Falls - Finance Director (2/7/2026) | Clear Career
TX: Wichita Falls - Chief Building Official (1/27/2026) | Clear Career
FL: Pembroke Park town manager says he fears for his life after alleged call with mayor
Pembroke Park pretty much has an asshole for a mayor and I have spotlighted him before in either a newsletter or standalone post on LinkedIn. So, I can understand why the town manager is fearful for his life and you will too after you watch this new video report all the way to the end.
The mayor may not live in the city limits based on the discovery of a homestead tax exemption for a primary residence located in another part of Florida. It appears the mayor believes Lynch tipped the press off and he is furious. However, Lynch maintains he had nothing to do with the report.
KS: New Olathe city manager takes office, contract details emerge
New Olathe city manager Susan Sherman is set to make $280,000 in her first year in the role. She was earning $257,000 as the deputy city manager to Michael Wilkes who had served in the role since 1999 and was making $324,000. Wilkes was the highest paid municipal employee in Kansas.
Based on 2024 salaries, Sherman would now be the eighth highest paid city employee in the state, and the third highest paid city manager behind Overland Park ($299,000) and Wichita ($296,000), according to KansasOpenGov.org.
NE: Falls City administrator resigns; career path no longer aligns with family goals
Hired in 2022, Falls City Administrator Anthony Nussbaum is tapping out. In his resignation letter he said that the job requires “sacrifices that are no longer compatible with the balance, presence and stability he wants to prioritize. Choosing family wellbeing and long-term sustainability the right decision for me at this point in may life.”
News Around the Country
CA: Cathedral City set to promote director of community and economic development to city manager post
CA: Monterey selected Hercules City Manager Dante Hall to lead their community
FL: Field of 13 candidates narrowed to 3 finalists in Auburndale where salary range is $185-195,000
FL: A crisis in confidence: Fort Lauderdale City Manager Rickelle Williams lost her way
GA: Clarkesville City Manager Dickerson to step down Feb. 20
GA: St. Marys City Council opts to not renew city manager contract
KY: Appointed in Spring 2024, Winchester City Manager Bruce Manley has resigned from his position
MA: Cambridge City Manager Signs Executive Order and Joins City Council and Metro Mayors Coalition in Standing Together to Protect Residents and Stand Against Illegal ICE Actions
MD: Chestertown announces Chad Rooney as their new town manager
MI: Chelsea names Elle Cole as new city manager
MO: Webster Groves City Manager To Resign Effective April 3, Former Fire Chief Speaks Out About "Toxic Leadership"
NC: Cary audit reveals strong financials but flags concerns over former manager's spending practices
NC: Some commissioners fume over Richmond County manager’s repeated refusals to act without getting board approval
OH: Cleveland Heights council confirms Michael Reese as city administrator
OR: Lake Oswego City Manager Martha Bennett tenders her resignation
TX: Beaumont city manager Kenneth Williams announces April 2026 retirement
TX: Brenham city manager announces retirement
TX: Madisonville has selected Kelcey Young as its new city manager
VA: Roanoke DCM Samuel Roman leaving to become Charlottesville’s ACM
Compensation & Contracts
FL: North Miami Beach Commission approves $260K salary for new city manager Darvin Williams
In Memoriam
NH: Former Derry Town Administrator Craig Bulkley dies at 76