Create economic development director role and reorganize 4 other management positions
In Plain English
The city has lacked economic development leadership for over a year while key departments remained vacant. The new director oversees housing authority, business development, real estate, and port operations. If approved, the deputy city manager shifts to overseeing youth and community services instead.
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