Update: Public works director passed over for Yakima city manager position
–After having interviewed four finalists for the Yakima, Wash. city manager position this week, the Yakima City Council voted to enter into negotiations with Robert Harrison, passing over Paso Robles Public Works Director Dick McKinley, according to CBS KIMA.
Original report July 6:
Paso Robles Public Works Director top candidate for Yakima City Manager position
Before joining the city of Paso Robles as public works director in 2015, McKinley (Far Right) served in the same role in Surprise, Arizona (2013-14), Tacoma (2009-13), Bellingham (2001-09), and Walla Walla (1994-2001).
–Four candidates for the Washington State city of Yakima’s permanent city manager position will be interviewed next week by community members, city staff and the Yakima City Council, according to a report by the Yakima Herald.
One of the top candidates for consideration is Dick McKinley, Paso Robles’ current public works director. McKinley Joined the city of Paso Robles in 2015. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Michigan State University, and a master’s in public administration from Portland State University.
The other three candidates are:
- Robert Harrison, who most recently served as the chief administrative officer for Renton.
- Thomas Hutka, Broward County, Florida, public works director.
- Alex Meyerhoff, Yakima interim city manager.
Click here to read the full story on the Yakima Herald.
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