Great Bend City Administrator Kendal Francis said Friday morning he has accepted the city manager position in Hutchinson. However, it won’t be official until he signs the contract after the Hutchinson City Council approves it Tuesday night. His resignation would be effective Friday, Jan. 6. “It has been my distinct pleasure to represent you, our team, and this community for the past four years,” Francis said in his resignation letter to the Great Bend City Council. … In Hutchinson, Francis will take over for Gary Meagher, who is the interim city manager. … Francis took the Great Bend job in July 2018. He previously served as city manager in Coffeyville and city administrator in Lakin.
Source: Great Bend Tribune
