Lakeland might have found a new city manager — and it’s an internal candidate
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners terminated the contract of former City Manager Michael Walker on Nov. 3, citing an “erosion of trust” involving several personnel decisions. (Benjamin Naylor/The Daily Memphian file)
Lakeland may not have to look far for its next permanent city manager.
Emily Harrell was named the suburb’s interim city manager in November after serving as city engineer and chief utilities and infrastructure officer. At that time she said she was not interested in the permanent city manager role. With her declaration, the city planned to conduct a search for the position.
Flash forward two months to the last few days, and Harrell seems to be warming to a role change.
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Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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