The City of Charles City is in the market for a new city administrator.
The City of Clear Lake announced Friday (05.09) that current Charles City City Administrator Steve Diers has officially accepted the same post with their City, pending formal approval by the City Council. Their next meeting is Monday, May 19th.
Diers was one of three finalists for the position, which also included Ron Dunt, City Manager for the City of Hampton, and Jacob Widman, Finance Director & Director of Administrative Services for the City of Clear Lake. Widman is also Clear Lake’s Acting City Administrator.
In a statement, the City said, “Diers emerged as the top candidate for
the position, bringing extensive experience in local government leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement.”
Clear Lake Mayor Nelson Crabb added, “The Council has been impressed with his background, leadership style, and vision for the future of Clear Lake.”
Diers posted on his personal Facebook page Friday evening, “Lots of mixed emotions to be sure. Charles City has been our home for the last 11+ years and we love the community and all the friends we’ve made along the way. The elected officials, city staff and community partners are all wonderful and together we’ve worked to do some very good things in the community. Now it’s on to the next challenge.”
If approved, Diers will begin his role as Clear Lake City Administrator on July 7th.
Diers has been Charles City’s city administrator since March 2014.
