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Timeline uncertain for new town manager selection
One candidate withdraws, position has been vacant for more than two years For the Tribune On Saturday, March 15, two potential candidates for the Monument town manager position met with five trustees, some staff and citizens. Each candidate had two hours to introduce themselves and answer questions from the audience. Both candidates presented their strengths and experience. They also expressed their positive impressions of Monument and voiced their excitement for the opportunity to help the town grow and prosper. However, on Sunday night, candidate Kevin Flanagan of Iowa, withdrew his application for undisclosed reasons. Flanagan has been reached out to for comment, but has not responded. The town manager position has been vacant on and off for more than two years since January 2013, when the previous town manager, Cathy Green, was terminated by the town council.
The town treasurer, Pam Smith, was made interim town manager until she was officially assigned in April 2013. A new treasurer was hired, but stepped down in October 2014. Instead of advertising for a new treasurer, Pam Smith reassumed her treasurer duties and has been wearing both hats. Advertising for the town manager position began early this year. More than 60 candidates applied. After these applicants were narrowed down to a manageable group by town staff, a selection committee made up of two trustees, the incumbent town manager, the town clerk, and the previous mayor, Travis Easton, met periodically to further whittle down the pool. In the end, two candidates were presented to the entire board of trustees for consideration. At the March 16 board of trustees meeting, candidate Tara Marshall again introduced herself and explained her qualifications. She answered questions from some trustees as well as citizens in attendance. At the conclusion of her remarks, Mayor Dominguez announced the withdrawal by Flanagan. He went on to say the council would discuss the way ahead in executive session with no set timeline for hiring. Some indication was given more candidates might be solicited.
Monument town manager candidate Tara Marshall Courtesy photo
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Local group helps Lifting Spirits, Adult Native Americans and Senior Day Care Center, of Palmer Lake on reservation See photos and story on page 14
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Tom Del Porto on the ladder at the back of truck packed to the roof with supplies gathered by Tri-Lakes area volunteers associated with Church at Woodmoor. Courtesy photo. Letty Clark working on some knitting. Photo by Rob Carrigan