February 25, 2021 By Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com
It was an emotional and bittersweet ordeal as the new Howell City clerk was sworn in.
City Council met virtually Monday night and per charter, unanimously approved a motion to officially appoint Angela Guillen to the position with a negotiated salary of $59,000. An offer of employment was earlier extended to Angela Guillen subject to negotiations of an agreement. That was accomplished and Guillen started in her new role on February 16th.
It was stated that longtime Clerk Jane Cartwright is leaving after 17 years of stellar service and difficult elections, noting she also served in the dual role of Human Resources director. She got choked up while administering the oath of office to Guillen and both were teary-eyed at the end.
February 4, 2021
Officials in Howell have named the cityâs new clerk.
Angela Guillen has been selected to succeed longtime Howell City Clerk Jane Cartwright. According to a release from the city, Guillen was one of three candidates interviewed by the city council on January 31st, which unanimously voted to extend her an offer of employment. Guillen, who is currently the Deputy Clerk in Genesee Countyâs Mundy Township, accepted the offer, saying âit s an honor to serve the wonderful City of Howell. What a blessing to work with a great group of people. I look forward to what the future holds and meeting the extraordinary citizens of Howell.â
January 12, 2021 By Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com
The process to fund a new Howell City Clerk is moving along and some initial candidate interviews are to take place this week.
After 16 years of service, Clerk Jane Cartwright earlier provided notice of her retirement on or around March 1st and has been aiding in the search for her replacement. A search was earlier initiated and at Monday nightâs virtual Council meeting, it was reported that Manager Paul Debuff and Cartwright have been reviewing applicants but the Cityâs new HR generalist will also be involved. Cartwright had been serving in the dual position of Human Resources director. Basic informational interviews that would be around 30 minutes each will be held with ten candidates today and tomorrow. DeBuff told Council theyâve done a lot of advertising and currently have four applicants with direct experience as clerk or deputy clerk. He said some looked good and there a