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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Recruitment firm GovHR USa held a second public meeting Tuesday after Evanston residents called for more transparency and involvement in the city manager selection process.

In second city manager recruitment meeting, residents talk environmental concerns, public accountability

July 7, 2020

Evanston residents shared necessary qualities for their next city manager during a Tuesday discussion, the second of two meetings meant to gather citizen input throughout the recruitment process. The...

Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) at a City Council meeting. Braithwaite enumerated the qualities of a city manager that members of the 2nd Ward believe to be essential.

Rules Committee examines city manager recruitment process and schedule

June 15, 2020

The Evanston Rules Committee examined the proposed city manager recruitment schedule Monday and emphasized the need for resident input. The proposed schedule would include virtual sessions with community...

Ald. Thomas Suffredin (6th) at Monday’s City Council meeting. Suffredin asked if city manager applicant names or information could be disclosed via a FOIA request.

GovHR introduces potential city manager recruitment schedule to City Council

February 25, 2020

GovHR USA presented City Council with a potential city manager recruitment schedule during the Monday council meeting. The city has begun the process of finding a permanent city manager following the...

(From left) City corporation counsel Grant Farrar, Evanston police chief Richard Eddington and Cmdr. Joseph Dugan discuss a court case. Farrar submitted his resignation and will leave the city staff in April.

Evanston corporation counsel to leave position

February 11, 2018

Evanston’s corporation counsel Grant Farrar has submitted his resignation and will leave his position April 6, according to a news release from city manager Wally Bobkiewicz. Farrar will join GovHR...

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