The search for a new Savannah City Manager took a twist at today's City Council meeting — the second full meeting of the new Mayor and Council.
An agenda item to award the search contract to the consultant firm The Mercer Group was questioned by Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter, who objected granting the contract "without us [Council] having an opportunity to own that process."
Mayor Van Johnson responded that "the quicker we're able to get a permanent City Manager on board, the quicker it solves many issues" the city faces.…
An agenda item to award the search contract to the consultant firm The Mercer Group was questioned by Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter, who objected granting the contract "without us [Council] having an opportunity to own that process."
Mayor Van Johnson responded that "the quicker we're able to get a permanent City Manager on board, the quicker it solves many issues" the city faces.…