By BRENT MARTIN
St. Joseph Post
Lebanon, Missouri City Administrator Mike Schumacher has been named the
new St. Joseph City Manager.
Schumacher has more than 34 years experience in local government,
including a stint as Kansas City, Missouri Assistant City Manager.
St. Joseph Mayor John Josendale says Schumacher’s background
in public safety, labor relations, fiscal management, and housing makes him the
ideal person for the job.
“Mike exhibited all the qualifications City Council members
were looking for in a candidate.” Josendale said in a written statement released by the city.
“Council is looking forward to supporting his efforts in leading our organization,
and the difference he will make in the community. I am confident he will excel in
this role.”
The city hopes to have a contract confirmed by January 6th
with Schumacher’s beginning work at St. Joseph City Hall on January 21st. He
will be paid $190,000 annually.
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