City Manager Recruitment
Summary
The city council is actively working to fill the permanent City Manager position, consulting with recruitment specialists to evaluate candidates and procedures.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Recruitment firm fees and future executive compensation will impact the city's administrative budget.
Nogales residents and municipal staff will benefit from stable, permanent executive leadership.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (8)
Mayor and City Council - Jul 10, 2026
The city council appointed Jaime Fontes as Acting City Manager for up to six months to ensure stable municipal leadership.
Mayor and City Council - Jun 12, 2026
Council decided to save money and keep the search in-house by utilizing existing HR staff to find a permanent city manager.
City council selects city manager; negotiations underway
City council selects city manager; negotiations underway Nogales International
Mayor and City Council - May 29, 2026
The city is moving through the final stages of hiring a new permanent city manager by interviewing three finalists: Alberto Perez, Ben Marchant, and Greg Lucero. Finding the right leader will shape city administration, daily operations, and municipal priorities for years to come.
Mayor and City Council - May 19, 2026
The city council is actively working to fill the permanent City Manager position, consulting with recruitment specialists to evaluate candidates and procedures.
Mayor and City Council - Apr 29, 2026
The city is moving forward with candidate interviews for a new city manager through the Duffy Group, with virtual interviews planned for mid-May under strict confidentiality.
Mayor and City Council - Mar 25, 2026
The city council held a closed-door executive session to review candidates and discuss the recruitment process for a permanent city manager.
Mayor and City Council - Mar 10, 2026
The city needed to appoint a new interim manager to keep operations running smoothly. The council unanimously chose Stephen Pauken to step into the role.
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