(KAIR)--The city of St. Joseph has named its next city manager.
According to a press release from the city, selected to fill the position is Gary Edwards, who currently serves as the city manager of Aransas Pass, Texas.
The release says Edwards, who is a 5th generation Missourian, has twenty-five years of city management experience. He previously served as a city administrator for Sedalia, Missouri and city manager for Moberly, Missouri.
Edwards was among four finalists interviewed by the St. Joseph City Council on September 11.
St. Joseph Mayor Bill McMurray said Edwards has the qualities the City Council was looking for in a city manager and will be a good fit for the community.
Edwards is to begin work November 9th at a salary of $160,000.
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