The search for a search firm to help the Hutchinson City Council search for the next city manager has ended.
The council chose Strategic Government Resources, with offices throughout the country, after inviting six firms to submit a proposal. The service contract cost is not to exceed $26,500.
City Manager John Deardoff announced this summer he plans to retire in spring 2020. The city’s goal is to have the next city manager hired by March 1.
(Read more: Local – The Hutchinson News)