Politics & Government
Newport Seeking Input From Residents In City Manager Search
Newport residents and business owners will be asked to identify the most pressing needs they want addressed by the new city manager.
NEWPORT, RI — Newport city officials have asked for the public's help in hiring a new city manager.
As part of its search, city officials on Thursday released an online community survey to help better inform Newport's hiring process.
Community stakeholders are encouraged to fill out the survey in English or in Spanish by visiting the city's website.
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There, residents, business owners, and all other interested parties, will be asked to identify the most pressing needs they’d like to see addressed by the city’s next chief executive, and the leadership qualities that are most desired.
Respondents will also be invited to submit questions which could be asked by city councilors as part of an upcoming interview process.
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The survey is scheduled to run through the end of February, and all are welcome to participate.
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