In a recent development, the City Council has made the decision to start contract negotiations with Darren Gore, aiming to appoint him as the next City Manager. This decision came after a series of interviews conducted in the morning with both Gore and Assistant City Manager Sam Huddleston. Both candidates, who are engineers by profession, have dedicated the majority of their careers to serving the City.
During a special meeting, which was accessible via audio only, the process and outcome were discussed. Mayor Shane McFarland expressed his satisfaction with the quality of the internal candidates, stating, “We are fortunate and blessed to have two very qualified and competent internal candidates for the critical position of City Manager.” He further added, “In my opinion, Darren is the right fit and has the vision to manage the City at this time in our history.”
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Darren Gore’s credentials include a substantial tenure with the City, starting from 2005, and serving as the Director of Murfreesboro Water Resources since 2012. His academic qualifications include both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in engineering from the prestigious Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.
The selection process, as praised by Mayor McFarland, was coordinated by the City’s Human Resources Department. It provided a platform for internal candidates to showcase their qualifications in an open and transparent manner, ensuring a fair selection process for the crucial position of City Manager.
The need for a new City Manager arose when the current City Manager, Craig Tindall, announced on April 11, 2024, his decision to step down from his role to transition to Special Counsel. This announcement set the stage for the City Council’s subsequent action to identify and select a suitable successor, leading to the resolution to engage in contract negotiations with Darren Gore.
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