Bryan Carter to become St. Joseph s city manager on a permanent basis
St. Joseph mayor Bill McMurray (left) shakes hands with St. Joseph city manager Bryan Carter. Carter, who was appointed to the role on an interim basis, will permanently take over the job on May 3./ Photo by Tommy Rezac.
By TOMMY REZAC
St. Joseph Post
Bryan Carter was named St. Joseph’s next city manager Tuesday after taking over the role on an interim basis in January.
Following a review of the top 17 finalists from a field of 50 applicants, the St. Joseph City Council discussed their pick for the position. The council’s decision to hire Carter was unanimous.
By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostCommunity appearance tops the list of priorities for the St. Joseph City Council in 2021.One project in particular that tops the chart is Krug Park Ampitheater improvements. Mayor Bill McMurray called it a "top priority."St. Joseph city manager Gary Edwards said Krug Park improvements is a project that's been years in the making."There have been a number of meetings to get (this project) moving forward again," Edwards said. "There's now an effort to take it to the next step where we can begin actual action."Edwards said a committee is being assembled to take a closer look at funding sources and other details.City councilman Brian Meyers says Krug Park is perhaps the best facility St. Joseph has to offer for visitors, and its upkeep should be a top priority."This is the gem of the city that we have right here," Meyers said of Krug Park. "It is and has been rapidly deteriorating over the last couple of de