Portage Picks New City Manager | Grand Rapids News

Portage is set to welcome its new city manager, Karen Dempsey-Horan, who’s currently chief administrative officer in The Woodlands Township, Texas. After a competitive search that began with 53 candidates and narrowed to three finalists—including Aaron Desentz and Sarah Moyer-Cale—Dempsey-Horan emerged as the top choice. The city council held interviews and even hosted a public reception for residents to meet the finalists, emphasizing their commitment to finding the right fit. If contract talks go smoothly, she’ll officially take the reins on November 3rd, following the retirement of former manager Pat McGinnis and interim leadership by Adam Herringa. This marks a pivotal moment as Portage steps into a new era of leadership. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b92cef03100dbf2a