After all the time and money spent on a new manager hire, I humbly ask that our elected leaders take a fresh look at what to me seems obvious.  Of all the finalists selected for the manager position, not one had the education, experience, and local knowledge of our previous manager.  What’s more, every one of those candidates turned down the job, necessitating another round of time and expense to find someone perhaps even less qualified for the job.

For the good of the community, I ask that the Mayor and assembly sit down with Ms. Schnabel, air whatever real or perceived grievances they might have, and work out a solution like adults.  And, if she is even willing to resume her duties, I request we all move past blame and retribution and get on with a functioning government.

Larry Larson