Interim Clark County Manager Kathleen Otto might become permanent manager
County council pleased with her interim performance By Jack Heffernan, Columbian county government and small cities reporter
Published: December 22, 2020, 6:04am
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Interim Clark County Manager Kathleen Otto could soon have the job permanently.
When asked about the future of the county manager position last week, a majority of the Clark County Council expressed a desire to retain Otto in her current position, and her performance was unanimously lauded. Her contract for the interim position expires May 31.
Otto’s previous positions with the county include deputy county manager, director of internal resources and director of human resources.
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