2008 Woodie Awards
Search for city manager underway
Erin Bowen
Issue date: 8/21/07 Section: Community
"I had an invaluable experience and opportunity to serve as Oxford's city manager," Howington said. "The community has wonderful amenities and the ability to create a great quality of life for its residents and visitors."
Howington noted that because Dayton is an urban community with a shifting economic and demographic base, it will present new challenges.
However, Dana is confident that Howington is capable of handling the new position.
Dana also explained Howington will be working specifically in labor negotiations, which involves dealing with the relationship between city employees-from police officers to city clerks and the city itself.
In fact, according to Dana, Oxford has made significant steps toward improving labor negotiations under Howington.
"We are all very sorry to see her go," Dana said, "but when someone gets an opportunity, we can't deny one that opportunity."
Despite her departure from the City of Oxford, Howington said she intends to incorporate a regional course of action.
"The opportunity to assist Dayton as it transitions to a new focus is tremendous and will improve the region as a whole, including Oxford." Howington said.
Howington noted that because Dayton is an urban community with a shifting economic and demographic base, it will present new challenges.
However, Dana is confident that Howington is capable of handling the new position.
Dana also explained Howington will be working specifically in labor negotiations, which involves dealing with the relationship between city employees-from police officers to city clerks and the city itself.
In fact, according to Dana, Oxford has made significant steps toward improving labor negotiations under Howington.
"We are all very sorry to see her go," Dana said, "but when someone gets an opportunity, we can't deny one that opportunity."
Despite her departure from the City of Oxford, Howington said she intends to incorporate a regional course of action.
"The opportunity to assist Dayton as it transitions to a new focus is tremendous and will improve the region as a whole, including Oxford." Howington said.
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