Today’s conversations include a chat with the outgoing and incoming city manager of Juneau, plus mindfulness events and a comedy show from Brooks Wheelan
"City Manager"
The search begins for Bethel’s next city manager
Nine applications for a position as Bethel’s next city manager have arrived since the job notice went public last month. Bethel City Council members are meeting every Friday at noon until they fill the position. Last Friday marked the first of these meetings. The search that brought us departing city manager Ann Capela took six months.…
Seldovia hires retired National Guard lieutenant colonel as new city manager
Tod Larson is a retired lieutenant colonel who spent 25 years in the Army National Guard before getting his Masters in Public Administration. Now he’s Seldovia’s new city manager.
Juneau bids farewell to city manager
Kim Kiefer’s decades-long career was celebrated at last night’s Assembly meeting.
Juneau Assembly extends recruitment for new city manager
“They had some folks in the pool that they thought were possibilities, but they didn’t feel like they had enough of a selection so they’ve extended the recruitment period,” said Mila Cosgrove, the city’s human resources director.
Search begins for new Juneau city manager
A subcommittee of three Juneau Assembly members is leading the search for the next city manager.
Update: Juneau city manager retiring at year’s end
Kiefer emailed city employees with the news Thursday. She offered glowing praise to her employees, but didn’t say why she’s retiring.
City manager talks budget, whale sculpture, West Douglas road
City Manager Kim Kiefer talked to KTOO’s Casey Kelly this week about a variety of issues facing the city and borough.
Investigators follow up on Gastineau Apartments fire leads
Juneau Fire Marshal Dan Jager says Saturday’s Gastineau Apartments fire was intentionally started.
Juneau officials recommend moving city museum to Library Department
“We see opportunity for staff to collaborate more where our missions intersect,” said Library Director Robert Barr.