Salina, Palm Coast, Fort Lauderdale Progress in City Manager Searches

The Salina City Commission has selected Government Professional Solutions (GPS) to assist in the search for a new city manager following the resignation of Mick Schrage after 19 years in the role. GPS will conduct the recruitment process at a cost of $21,500, with interim City Manager Jacob Wood currently filling the position. Similarly, the City of Palm Coast is progressing in its search for a new City Manager, narrowing the candidate pool to five finalists who will undergo a two-day interview process in April 2025. Meanwhile, Fort Lauderdale has appointed Rickelle Williams as their new city manager, effective April 2, 2025, following a national search that highlighted her extensive experience in public administration. Williams, currently the assistant city manager in Miami Beach, is expected to bring innovative solutions to the city's challenges. These developments reflect ongoing efforts by various city administrations to ensure effective leadership and governance.