July 8, 2008
CITY MANAGER FINALISTS
The Midland City Council met in executive session today, July 8, 2008, and then in open session, announced five finalists for the position of City Manager. The five finalists will be interviewed on July 21 and 22.
The finalists are:
- Steve Fitzgibbons, Port Arthur, Texas
- David Hales, West Jordan, Utah
- Jeffrey Howell, Kilgore, Texas
- Courtney Sharp, Mount Pleasant, Texas
- Bill Shipp, Rowlett, Texas
The resumes of the finalists are posted on the City of Midland website at www.midlandtexas.gov. The City Council also announced the salary range for the City Manager position at approximately $150,000.
The Mercer Group, the consultant handling the City Manager search, presented the City Council with 63 total applications on June 23, 2008. The candidates were considered based on experience, education, and background checks.
The City Council hopes to have a new City Manager in place by September 1.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT KICK OFF PARTY
The Midland Police Department is gearing up for the annual National Night Out. An appreciation party and training for block captains will be held at Fairmont Park Church of Christ, 3813 N. Midland Drive, on July 10, 2008, from 6-8:30 p.m.
The event will help raise awareness about the upcoming National Night Out event scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Information will be provided to help residents host a successful block party. It is on this evening that neighbors come together hosting potluck dinners and block parties throughout the City.
National Night Out is a nation-wide crime prevention activity designed to heighten crime prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in local anti-crime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community relations; and to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and are fighting back against crime.
It is not too late to host a block party, just contact the Midland Police Department at 685.7582 or visit www.midlandtexas.gov.
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