Friday, September 07, 2007:
Offer extended to Pederson for city administrator job.
An offer has been made to Jeffrey Pederson of Dodge City, Kan., to be the next Grand Island city administrator, Mayor Margaret Hornady announced today.
Pederson was one of three finalists interviewed by the mayor and city council since the resignation of Gary Greer in February.
The resolution to appoint Pederson will be presented to the city council at its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday. If approved, Pederson would start work during the week of Sept. 17 with a salary of $105,923.
Pederson recently served as city manager at Dodge City. Prior to that, he spent nearly 13 years as the city manager in Vermillion, S.D. He has worked in various areas of municipal government since 1980.
“We have taken a long time to make our selection for the next city administrator to ensure that the person was a good fit for Grand Island," Hornady said. "I look forward to Mr. Pederson joining city staff, where he will continue to help lead Grand Island in a positive direction. I am delighted to have him join our fine community.”
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