Council Sets a Unified Course for City Manager Selection

The City of Homewood City Council held a special meeting to discuss the next steps in the city manager selection process. The council reviewed the progress made so far, including the receipt of 61 applications and the completion of nine candidate interviews facilitated by experienced professionals Sam Gaston and Kim Kinder. The council emphasized the importance of follow-up questions to delve deeper into candidates' qualifications and agreed on maintaining a unified front in supporting the final selection. Two resolutions outlining different interview processes were considered, with the council ultimately approving a resolution that allows the professional facilitators to retain authority over interview questions while ensuring council members can contribute input. The meeting highlighted the council's commitment to a thorough, transparent, and professional hiring process for the city manager position.