Ferndale Makes Joe Gacioch City Manager (City of Ferndale, May 2, 2019) Ferndale, MI—The City of Ferndale is pleased to announce that Interim City Manager Joseph Gacioch has been offered the position permanently after City Council unanimously voted to name him as Ferndale’s new City Manager. “Joe’s deep knowledge of Ferndale government operations and our…
Local Officials and Admins Gather in Lansing for Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference (C. Proxmire, March 21, 2019) Lansing, MI- Officials and city administrators from across the state gathered in Lansing this week for the Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference. MML provides educational and networking opportunities, including classes on topics that are important to local…
Troy Narrows Down City Manager Choices to Three, Interviews Nov. 15 Troy, MI – After conducting a special City Council Meeting on October 27 to interview six candidates for the Troy City Manager position, the Troy City Council selected three finalists: Victor Cardenas, Chris D. Wilson, and Rex Saukkonen. Residents are invited to a…
Troy Narrows Down City Manager Choices, Interviews Oct. 27 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2018) Troy, MI – The Troy City Council has narrowed down their choices for City Manager, and will be conducting interviews on Sat, Oct. 27, beginning at 9am and lasting until 3pm. Interviews will take place in the Council Boardroom…
MML#5: Keeping Harmony between Local Officials and City Managers (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 19, 2018) Lansing, MI – Many people have the idea that the Mayor is the boss of a city. But in reality, most cities, villages, and townships have a manager or administrator that oversees the services and implements the policies…
MML#5: Keeping Harmony between Local Officials and City Managers (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 19, 2018) Lansing, MI – Many people have the idea that the Mayor is the boss of a city. But in reality, most cities, villages, and townships have a manager or administrator that oversees the services and implements the policies…
Lathrup Village Welcomes Sheryl Mitchell as New City Administrator (City of Lathrup Village, April 4, 2018) Lathrup Village, MI – Lathrup Village’s new city administrator, Dr. Sheryl L. Mitchell, started Monday, April 2. Mitchell began her public service career working as a staffer for the Detroit City Council for 13 years. The next 17…
Lathrup Village Welcomes Sheryl Mitchell as New City Administrator (City of Lathrup Village, April 4, 2018) Lathrup Village, MI – Lathrup Village’s new city administrator, Dr. Sheryl L. Mitchell, started Monday, April 2. Mitchell began her public service career working as a staffer for the Detroit City Council for 13 years. The next 17…
Troy City Manager Fired (Compiled, March 11, 2018) Troy, MI – Multiple news organizations are reporting that City of Troy fired City Manager Brian Kischnick. Kischnick was arrested in Clawson Friday after a domestic violence situation. He’s also had a past of problems in the city. Mark Miller is serving as the acting city manager.…
Troy City Manager Fired (Compiled, March 11, 2018) Troy, MI – Multiple news organizations are reporting that City of Troy fired City Manager Brian Kischnick. Kischnick was arrested in Clawson Friday after a domestic violence situation. He’s also had a past of problems in the city. Mark Miller is serving as the acting city manager.…
Northville City Manager Patrick Sullivan Named MME President (MME, Feb. 4, 2018) Northville, MI- Patrick Sullivan, Northville’s city manager, is the new president of the statewide association representing Michigan’s municipal managers. Sullivan was selected as the 2018 president of the Michigan Municipal Executives (MME) during the organization’s annual Winter Institute in Ann Arbor Jan. 30-Feb.…
Northville City Manager Patrick Sullivan Named MME President (MME, Feb. 4, 2018) Northville, MI- Patrick Sullivan, Northville’s city manager, is the new president of the statewide association representing Michigan’s municipal managers. Sullivan was selected as the 2018 president of the Michigan Municipal Executives (MME) during the organization’s annual Winter Institute in Ann Arbor Jan. 30-Feb.…
Northville City Manager Patrick Sullivan Named MME President (MME, Feb. 4, 2018) Northville, MI- Patrick Sullivan, Northville’s city manager, is the new president of the statewide association representing Michigan’s municipal managers. Sullivan was selected as the 2018 president of the Michigan Municipal Executives (MME) during the organization’s annual Winter Institute in Ann Arbor Jan. 30-Feb.…
Northville City Manager Patrick Sullivan Named MME President (MME, Feb. 4, 2018) Northville, MI- Patrick Sullivan, Northville’s city manager, is the new president of the statewide association representing Michigan’s municipal managers. Sullivan was selected as the 2018 president of the Michigan Municipal Executives (MME) during the organization’s annual Winter Institute in Ann Arbor Jan. 30-Feb.…
Wolverine Lake Seeking New Village Administrator (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 8, 2015) Wolverine Lake, MI – After 25 years of service, Village Administrator and Clerk Sharon Miller will be leaving her position with Wolverine Lake. The Michigan Municipal League is working with Wolverine Lake officials in the search for her replacement. According to www.mml.org, the…
Berkley Public Safety Director to Serve as Interim City Manager (City of Berkley Press Release, Oct. 19, 2015) The City of Berkley announces that Public Safety Director Richard Eshman will serve as the Interim City Manager following the October 16th retirement of Jane Bais DiSessa. An ad hoc committee has been appointed to identify candidates…
Though she’s only been at the helm less than two months, McGrath has already faced some interesting challenges – including damaging storms with power outages and navigating the State of Michigan’s new policies for revenue sharing.
Ferndale has a new City Manager, and if you’d like to get to know her some there will be a reception at the Ferndale Public Library on Monday, September 12 from 6-7pm.
Council interviewed several candidates over the past few months, and narrowed down their search to April McGrath (Assistant City Manager in Ypsilanti), John Gabor (City Manager of Marine City), and Fred Zorn (Deputy City Manager of Southfield). Ultimately they voted to begin negotiations with…
Mark Wollenweber is giving up two weeks of basking in the sunshine of Florida, to temporarily handle the municipal administration of Ferndale, in what are certainly the city’s coldest months – literally and politically.