Finalist named for interim GJ city manager

Nick Koziara
·1 min read

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The City of Grand Junction has named a finalist for interim city manager.

City Council members unanimously voted Roger Tinklenberg, the former city manager for Commerce City a finalist after interviewing him on Wednesday.

Former Pagosa Springs Town Manager Andrea Phillips is scheduled to interview with the city on Friday for the position.

Current city manager Greg Caton is scheduled to leave for his new assistant city manager position in Scottsdale Arizona on April 5.

The city began strategizing to fill this position last spring. They reviewed proposals from 4 firms and City Council, in a 4 to 3 vote selected consulting firm Raftelis to help them launch a nationwide search to find a permanent candidate.

Both interim candidates may also apply for the permanent position. No date has yet been set to finalize and hire a candidate.

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