City manager search: 5 months and counting
It’s been more than five months since former Watertown City Manager Amanda Mack announced her resignation, yet the city is…
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Open-mindedness: An essential leadership skill
As most folks know, Watertown is searching for a new city manager. According to a survey conducted by the city…
City manager search dominates council meeting
The Watertown City Council heard an update from the Home Rule Charter Midterm Review Committee during the council’s regularly scheduled…
Votes to fire Watertown city manager shielded from public
Watertown city officials cut ties with their city administrator during a closed door meeting, despite South Dakota sunshine laws prohibiting…
Column: Governing involves people working together
Doug Allen Watertown Mayor Ried Holien and the City Council recently decided that 3½ years into a city manager…
Council seats Board of Adjustments for next year
Among the most impactful business the city conducts is the seating of sub-committees, and during the Watertown City Council’s meeting…
City manager terminated
Amanda Mack In an off-week Watertown City Council meeting, the council moved to terminate City Manager Amanda Mack before her…
Mayor to form succession committee
Mayor Ried Holien takes the first step in finding a replacement for outgoing City Manager Amanda Mack.
City manager resigns, plans for January departure
City Manager Amanda Mack has sent a letter to the mayor and city council announcing her resignation effective Jan. 6.
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