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Final two town manager candidates outline strengths No timeline set on board decision, Flanagan and Marshal attend local meetings POSTAL ADDRESS
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By Jennifer Cunningham Contributing writer
The town of Monument has been conducting interviews for the town manager position. The position was previously held by Cathy Green, who left the town’s employ more than two years ago. For the past six months, town treasurer, Pam Smith, has been wearing both hats. On March 14, the final two candidates, along with the board of trustees, were available to the public for questions. The candidates were also present during the March 16 trustee meeting. Tara Marshall is currently an assistant city manager with Trinidad. She was selected to be part of the “Best and Brightest” program, which biennially selects eight to 10 candidates within the state to delve deeper into local government. During this 24-month program, she gained exposure to 21 departments within the city of Trinidad while completing a master’s degree in public policy and local government on the weekends at the University of Colorado Denver. Much like Monument, her hometown of Plainview, Texas, is split by an interstate. She noted the synergies and developmental issues are similar and has already considered ways to build on this aspect. Marshall gave answers regarding trustee concerns for teen and senior citizen activities. The second candidate, Kevin Flanagan, is a native of Georgia and has been involved in small town government since 2000. He began at the county level in Georgia and then moved to Iowa where he held chief administration officer positions for two different towns over a five-year period. Flanagan has had significant experience with many of the same concerns and challenges facing Monument. He also brings a great deal of understanding regarding different forms of funding available to towns. He strongly believes in engaging the community to ensure they are educated and understand the facets of any issue. There is no published timeline for a board vote on the final selection. Once a selection is made, Smith will remain on the town staff focusing on her treasurer responsibilities.
Town Manager candidate Tara Marshall (left) meets with Madeline VanDenHoek, Town of Monument Community Relations Specialist. Marshall drove up specifically to attend the State of the Chamber luncheon held 12 March. Photos by Jennifer Cunningham
Town Manager candidate Kevin Flanagan addresses the trustees, town staff and residents during a meet and greet held 14 March at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce.