This month, Mayor Sara Presler has a few questions for Deputy City Manager Jerene Watson, who started working for Flagstaff last month. Mayor: Welcome to Flagstaff! Tell us a little bit about you. Watson: I’ve spent nearly four decades in the workforce – seven years in the private sector and one in the nonprofit environment, six years in Europe and U.S. higher education institutions and 24 years in public service. I’ve worked for Coca Cola USA, the United States Senate, and three state … [Read more...] about Get to Know Your New Deputy City Manager, Jerene Watson
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New Deputy City Manager
Following a national search which drew more than 115 applicants, Jerene Watson has accepted an offer from the City of Flagstaff to become the new Deputy City Manager (DCM) for Community Enhancement. Watson is leaving her current position as Town Manager for Oro Valley, Arizona and will start work in Flagstaff on July 1, 2011. Watson brings extensive experience to the DCM positions having served several communities in a variety of positions. Her 24+ years of governmental experience consists … [Read more...] about New Deputy City Manager
Cementing Hopes for Regional and National Economic Growth
Drake Cement’s nearly-complete $310 million production plant is located within Yavapai County in Paulden, Arizona – once a historic ghost town and about 60 miles southwest of Flagstaff. Bringing Drake to the region is expected to employ approximately 550 people in construction projects and provide 90 full-time jobs within the plant. Local and Regional Development Chino Valley Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Ab Jackson envisions Drake as a critical first step in expanding regional … [Read more...] about Cementing Hopes for Regional and National Economic Growth
