"DRIVIN' MY LIFE AWAY" eddie rabbit

Ooh, I'm drivin' my life away, lookin' for a better way for me
Ooh, Im drivin' my life away lookin' for a sunny day


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Journal Star

November 2, 2016

PEKIN- The Pekin City Council on Tuesday hired new city manager to replace Darin Girdler, who resigned in February.

Anthony 'Tony" Carson Jr., of Painesville, Ohio, said by phone after the council's approval that his top priorities once he reports for duty Nov. 28 will be the people.

"The great things about the role of city manager is that most communities are pretty similar," said Carson. "There are unique aspects of each and every community that we go to, but I've worked in three different states and the role of the city manager is very much the same no matter where you go.

"You have personnel issues, different departments. If you've been doing this long enough, you're well versed in how to handle them. So, it's mainly getting to know the community, getting to know the people I will work with. The first thing I do is, I ask the elected body to provide me with a list of names of the organizations in the community that they feel it's important for me to reach out to. That's one of the first things I will do when I get to Pekin."

He said he will also spend time getting to know the staff.

That's the key, and (getting familiar with)  the issues in front of council, said Carson.

Carson previously was city manager for Painesville, Ohio population 19,563. He served as the administrator for the town of Berlin, Md. and town manager of Fedwick Island Del. Carson  also served as the county administrator and director of purchasing and deputy auditor/appraiser for Trumbull County, Ohio. Carson has been a successful business owner.

Carson has more than 11 years of service as municipal and county administrator, and 18 years of municipal experience. Carson has a master's degree in public administration from Valdosta State University and a bachelor of science degree from Kent State University. He has worked in Delaware, Maryland and Ohio and has credentials through the    International City/ County Managers Association.

The new manager will earn $140,00 a year plus benefits. He has a three-year contract. GovHR USA conducted the search for candidates and Carson was one of five finalists. There were 36 applicants for the position originally.

"He has 18 years total of experience in the public sector and also has some business experience, which brings a nice balance to the job," said Mayor  John McCabe. " I think that was pleasing to all of us."


That's how someone "lands on their feet!"

Little sad he wasn't going to miss Painesville? Who am I kidding why mention 'Nightmare in Painesville'

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