In Support of the Appointment of Mr. James Slaughter as City Manager

The following members of the City of Newburgh and the surrounding towns are in full support of Mr. James Slaughter to become the permanent City Manager of the City of Newburgh. It has been a long time since the City of Newburgh has had the opportunity to appoint one with the following qualities such as Mr. James Slaughter:

1. He was willing to take on the City Manager position during an extremely difficult and challenging time.

2. He has been in the position of City Manager for the last six months.

3. He has formed a vital working relationship with the staff of the City.

4. He understands the complexities of the City.

5. He has already begun to develop projects that highly benefit the overall health of the City.

6. He has performed exemplary as interim City Manager.

7. He has shown his commitment to the City.

8. He is qualified to be the City of Manager.

9. He has exhibited consummate professionalism and outstanding character traits.

10. He is dedicated to the advancement of the City and its stakeholders.

For once, let us consider what is best for the residents of the City of Newburgh.