There’s a new position ahead for Mark McAnarney, if only for a short period of time.
McAnarney has reached an agreement with Marion city officials to serve as the city’s interim city administrator. The Marion County Record says McAnarney begins his work Thursday. The Record also says McAnarney will work three days a week at a full-day rate of $488 per day or a five-hour amximum of $244 per day. Employee benefits will not be included.
Marion had been looking for a city manager after the resignation of Brogan Jones on Nov. 15. There is currently no word on when the city plans to have a permanent city administrator named.
McAnarney, meanwhile, served the city of Emporia for over 30 years, first as assistant city manager starting in 1989 and then as city manager in 2013. He retired in late 2021. He also served as Neodeshea’s interim city manager between October and mid-January. McAnarney has agreed to talk with KVOE News this week about his decision.
