City Manager vacancy
Summary
With the city manager departing and the deputy also reportedly considering leaving, the council deadlocked on how to fill the top unelected job. A motion to appoint the deputy failed 2-5; the search discussion was tabled until the actual vacancy on April 1, with transition planning to happen in public work sessions.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Uncertainty around the city manager and deputy positions raises concerns about continuity for ongoing development projects and the IDA.
Residents who want a transparent, competitive selection process.
City operations face transition risk if no interim or permanent city manager is in place by April 1.
Mentions & discussions (10)
City Council - Jul 13, 2026
With an interim city manager in place, the council was set to authorize a contract with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC to run the search for a permanent city manager — the city's top day-to-day job.
City Council - Jun 4, 2026
Newburgh is still looking for a permanent city manager, and the council was scheduled to discuss the search. Whoever is hired runs day-to-day city government.
City Council - Apr 23, 2026
The council discussed the ongoing search for a permanent city manager, a key hiring decision affecting day-to-day city leadership.
City Council - Apr 9, 2026
The council was scheduled to discuss the ongoing search for a new city manager, the city's top appointed administrator.
City Council - Mar 23, 2026
With Todd Venning leaving March 31, the council named Public Works Commissioner Jason Morris interim city manager. Councilmembers and the public questioned the transition, and one commenter credited Venning with winning millions in grants for the city.
City Council - Mar 19, 2026
With City Manager Todd Venning resigning effective March 31, the council is racing to appoint an interim by April 1 and will then run a national search — likely with a hired consultant — over roughly six months. Councilmembers are also defining the vision and qualifications for the permanent role.
City Council - Mar 5, 2026
City Manager Todd Venning resigns April 1, 2026, and the council must pick an interim manager and run a transparent recruitment. The mayor wants a resolution naming an interim by March 19 with a public vote March 23, plus a six- to twelve-month search window.
City Council - Feb 19, 2026
With an interim city manager in place, the council discussed how to plan the transition of the city manager position.
City Council - Feb 9, 2026
With the city manager departing and the deputy also reportedly considering leaving, the council deadlocked on how to fill the top unelected job. A motion to appoint the deputy failed 2-5; the search discussion was tabled until the actual vacancy on April 1, with transition planning to happen in public work sessions.
City Council - Feb 5, 2026
The manager's March 31 resignation means a vacancy April 1 and a ten-day clock to appoint an interim. A public vote on whether to search or appoint comes Monday, and newer members want clearer charter guidance going forward.
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