Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Top 4 choices for new City Manager

Dennis Beach—MS, BS
13.5 years as city manager of Ft. Pierce. Said to be laid-back and does not micro-manage. He is known for the rebirth of the historic downtown district and by so doing, brought the rest of the area together. Electric Utility experience. No Photo available.


Pam Brangaccio—MA, BA

County administrator for Broward County, Fla., from 2006-07. She abruptly resigned after learning she was going to get scathing reviews. Three years as county administrator for Bay County, Fla. She is past president of the Florida City & County Management Association. No Electric Utility experience




Thomas Hoover—MPA, BS

Actively seeking a job in a warmer climate, Mr. Hoover resigned his position on Feb 12, 2009 in Royal Oak, Michigan after 5 years. Hoover, city manager since August 2004, was previously city manager in Worcester, Mass. and Toledo, Ohio. Royal Oak Mayor Jim Ellison said Hoover has done a good job for the city during some difficult times.




Susan Stanton—MBA, BA

Former Largo, Florida, city manager for 16 years fired by a prejudicial commission. No electric utility experience


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