Nick Hernandez is ready to saddle up and head west to Dodge City to become city manager there. His last official day as city manager for the City of Arkansas City is May 22. Reflecting on his nine years steering municipal government here, Hernandez said that some of the major accomplishments include the new water treatment facility and helping Creekstone Farms to recover from a fire and supporting its expansion. He is also pleased with improvements made to recreational facilities and streets. A hike-bike trail around the southwest part of the city is expanding, and more Wilson Park Master Plan improvements are pending. “The numerous grant opportunities we have received for trails, parks and roadways have certainly been bright spots over the past eight years,” he said.
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