从11月18日起,卡拉马祖从爱荷华州挑选马尔科姆·汉金斯担任新城市经理,取代詹姆斯·里塞马。
Kalamazoo picks Malcolm Hankins from Iowa as new city manager, replacing James Ritsema, starting November 18.
卡拉马佐市委员会已推选爱荷华州德斯莫因市副市长马尔科姆·汉金斯担任下一任市经理,接替即将卸任的领导人詹姆斯·里塞马。
The Kalamazoo City Commission has selected Malcolm Hankins, assistant city manager in Des Moines, Iowa, as its next city manager, replacing retiring leader James Ritsema.
在进行了为期四个月的全国搜索之后,汉金斯以 6 比 1 的投票结果被选中,而不是内部候选人劳拉·林 (Laura Lam) 和艾丽·科尔 (Elle Cole)。
The 6-1 vote followed a four-month national search, with Hankins chosen over internal candidate Laura Lam and Elle Cole.
专员们列举了他在以公平为重点的治理和社区参与方面的经验,尽管Lam因其深厚的当地知识而受到赞扬。
Commissioners cited his experience in equity-focused governance and community engagement, though Lam was praised for her deep local knowledge.
Hankins从多个州带来了超过35年的公共服务经验,将于11月18日开始谈判并接手。
Hankins, who brings over 35 years of public service experience from multiple states, will begin negotiations and take over on November 18.
这一决定标志着在卡拉马祖为今后的发展和基础设施项目做准备时向外部领导转变。
The decision marks a shift toward external leadership as Kalamazoo prepares for future development and infrastructure projects.