Craig Weinaug announced Thursday that he would retire Dec. 14 as Douglas County administrator after more than 26 years in the position.
“It’s time,” said Weinaug, who will be 67 in January. “The average length of time a city or county administrator or manager stays in one position is between six to eight years. I’ve served here longer than any Lawrence city manager, Lawrence school superintendent or Douglas County administrator in the history of Lawrence.”
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Douglas County commissioners said Weinaug has been a dedicated public servant, committed to finding solutions to the county’s problems and improving the lives of its residents. Douglas County Commission Chair Nancy Thellman said Weinaug’s dedication and commitment were reflected in the culture he instilled throughout county government.
“Craig Weinaug is the quintessential public servant, and I count it as a privilege and a joy to have worked with him the past 10 years,” she said. “He’s a teacher at heart, too, patiently helping new commissioners learn the ropes of elected leadership, generously sharing his knowledge with citizens whenever they called with a question or complaint.”
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