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City Manager Search Down to Two Candidates

The search for a new City Manager has narrowed down to two candidates as of Monday. Finalists John Glascock and James Palenick will go through a two-day interview process from July 10 to July 11. This process includes interviews with every member of city council, as well as sessions with senior staff members and a public reception.

Mayor Brian Treece says that his only bias going in is the best interests for the City of Columbia.

“It’s really the City Manager that runs the day-to-day operations and inspires the best from our public employees and delivers excellent results every day and it’s important that we get that decision right and that we hire and select the right individual who can continue the progress that we’ve made in Columbia over the last three years,” Treece said.

These finalists were selected from an initial pool of 33 candidates from across the nation. The city conducted an online survey with over 500 responses and numerous meetings with citizens and organizations to profile the ideal city manager.

The public reception will be held at city hall on July 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.