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East Grand Rapids has a new city manager
Updated Jan 07, 2021;
Posted Jan 07, 2021
Shea Charles was appointed Monday, Jan. 4, as the new city manager of East Grand Rapids. (East Grand Rapids)
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EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MI East Grand Rapids has a new city manager.
Shea Charles, who previously served 15 years as city manager of Howell, was unanimously appointed to the role Monday, Jan. 4, by the East Grand Rapids City Commission.
Charles will begin as city manager in mid-February with a salary of $130,000, officials say.
“The commissioners and I were particularly impressed by Shea’s robust background in municipal work and leadership,” Mayor Katie Favale said in a statement.
East Grand Rapids appoints new city manager
and last updated 2021-01-07 12:54:34-05
EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â The City of East Grand Rapids has selected Shea Charles as its new city manager, a news release announced Thursday.
Charles, who previously served as Howellâs city manager for 15 years, was unanimously appointed by the City Commission on Jan. 14.
He will start in the new role in early- to mid-February.
Charles also has experience as interim CEO of the Michigan Municipal Services Authority and various other management and administrative positions in municipalities across the state during his 25-year career.
âThe commissioners and I were particularly impressed by Sheaâs robust background in municipal work and leadership,â Mayor Katie Favale said. âWe are confident he will build on our Cityâs great work, lead us into the future and work seamlessly with our experienced staff and community partners. We look forward to his leadership as we