The city of Emporia has found its next city manager. The city commission approved an employment agreement with Trey Cocking to replace outgoing city manager Mark McAnarney Wednesday evening, with Cocking to officially take over the role Dec. 7. … Cocking currently serves as the Deputy Director of the League of Kansas Municipalities. He was the city manager for Atchison from 2009-2017 and the city administrator for Cherryvale 2006-2009. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/law enforcement administration from Washburn University in 2002 and a master’s degree in public service and administration from Texas A&M University in 2004. He is originally from Derby. Cocking said that his experience in Atchison — which shares a lot in common with Emporia — has prepared him for the work he will do starting in December.
Source: Emporia Gazette
