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Garden City Appoints Danielle Burke as Interim City Manager
At its November 3rd meeting, the Garden City Commission appointed Deputy City Manager Danielle Burke to serve as Interim City Manager. Burke will work alongside retiring City Manager Matt Allen until his retirement on February 1, 2027, and will continue…
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Reno County adopts policy on employees’ personal social media
The Reno County Commission approved an updated county social media policy that includes guidelines for employees’ personal social media accounts, as they relate to county employment. Human Resources Director Helen Foster said the previous social media policy only covered the…
Topeka mayor eyes ‘aggressive’ search for new city manager
Topeka city leaders are stepping in to fill the void after city manager Robert Perez's resignation. While Michael Webb will serve as interim city manager beginning Oct. 26, Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan said it will be vital to make the…
Mayor talks resignation of Topeka city manager
Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan took time Wednesday morning to explain the recent resignation of City Manager Robert Perez. Duncan addressed the Topeka community on the morning of Oct. 21 following Perez’s resignation. Duncan said Perez resigned immediately on Oct. 20…
Miami County, Kansas hires Nathan Law as next County Administrator
As Miami County prepares for the retirement of Shane Krull on January 8, 2027, following 22 years of dedicated service as County Administrator, the Board is excited to welcome Nathan into this role and begin the County's next chapter. Nathan…
<div style="color: #333;">Lawrence’s new city manager looks for ‘win-win’ in city growth and development</div>
Lawrence City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry floated the idea of a new downtown department and said the city should remain open to exploring data centers during a chamber of commerce event this week. Key for Al-Ghafry is balance, he said: between…
<div style="color: #333;">City manager of Garden City to retire after 18 years in role</div>
The City of Garden City announced Tuesday that City Manager Matt Allen will retire in the first quarter of 2027. Allen began his career in public service with the City of Salina in 1996. In 1997, he became assistant to…
<div style="color: #333;">Miami County commissioner shares lessons on county administrator role with Riley County</div>
A county administrator can help commissioners research issues, manage county departments and find solutions while leaving elected officials in charge of their own offices, according to a Miami County commissioner who spoke to the Riley County Commission Thursday. Riley County…
<div style="color: #333;">Hutchinson City Council hires Meagher as interim city manager</div>
The Hutchinson City Council filled the five-day-old vacancy in the city manager’s office with a familiar face Monday afternoon, appointing Gary Meagher to the role he served in for about eight months in 2022. Read more: The Hutchinson Tribune
<div style="color: #333;">Jolene Graham is appointed as the next Andover City Administrator</div>
Mayor Ronnie Price stated, “This appointment is an effort to ensure continuity for the community, the city staff, and operations. Jolene is already up-to-speed on the outstanding work happening in our community and will carry that momentum forward.” Graham’s breadth…
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