The St. Johns City Commission has selected Chad Gamble as the new city manager. The commission unanimously approved Gamble’s contract at its May 22 meeting, and Gamble will take his oath of office July 10.
The community is invited to get to know their new city manager at a meet-and-greet on Wed., July 12 from 4-5 p.m. at the Clinton County Courthouse Chambers.
“We interviewed several quality candidates,” shares Mayor Scott Dzurka. “Chad’s solid engineering background and extensive experience in public service were key factors in our selection. We are excited to have him on board as we to continue to move the city forward.”
Gamble graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering. He has more than three decades of public service experience, including 23 years with the City of Lansing where he held a variety of positions including assistant city engineer, director of public services and chief operating officer.
“I am thrilled to be part of the amazing team at the City of St. Johns, and to serve this vibrant community. I appreciate commission’s support and look forward to working with everyone to advance the City of St. Johns toward the commission’s goals and objectives,” Gamble says.
In his role, Gamble will be responsible for providing leadership, vision and direction to city service areas. He is charged with implementing city commission policy and collaborating on strategic and financial planning. He will also serve as an ambassador for the community and to other governmental agencies.
The City of St. Johns, Michigan is a historic community founded in 1856. Known as the Mint City due to its unique agricultural heritage, St. Johns honors its roots while also planting the seeds for thriving small businesses and industry hubs. The best of both worlds, the city offers a charming, small-town feel with an easy commute to downtown Lansing. St. Johns serves as the Clinton County seat and provides a full range of municipal services to about 8,000 residents. Learn more at cityofstjohnsmi.com.
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