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Library - City of Loveland Colorado - Rod Wensing named acting Loveland city manager 01 January 2100 ( news )
Library - City of Loveland , state Colorado ( By Press Release office)
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Deputy City Manager Rod Wensing was named acting city manager for the City of Loveland with a 9 - 0 City Council vote during the Jan . 23 , 2024 Special Meeting . Wensing will step into the role at 4:30 p . m . on Feb . 2 and serve until a permanent city manager is selected .
“I look forward to serving this council , serving the Loveland community and supporting my teammates across the City , all 1 , 000 of us , ” said Wensing . “I am honored to step into this important role for our organization and community during this critical time . ”
Wensing’s appointment comes one week after Loveland City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Steve Adams , who will depart on Feb . 2 . Wensing and Adams will collaborate to ensure a smooth transition .
Wensing has more than 35 years of experience in local government and has served as deputy city manager in Loveland for 16 years . As an executive in the City Manager’s Office , he collaborates with the city manager and focuses on City operations . He also oversees the Community Partnership division and six key departments: Public Works , Development Services , Loveland Public Library , Information & Technology , Cultural Services , and Parks & Recreation . Throughout his tenure , Wensing has stepped into the acting city manager role for months at a time during City transitions and as needed .
Wensing joined the City of Loveland in 2008 , following leadership positions in two other Colorado communities , most recently as town manager for the Town of Windsor . He holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado and a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Minnesota State University - Mankato . He is active with the Colorado Municipal League and has served as the past president of the Colorado City/County Management Association .
The City Council also expressed interest in conducting a national search for a permanent city manager . A national search could take up to 10 months to complete . Early estimated costs are projected to start at $30 , 000 out of the City’s General Fund . The City Council will review a list of qualified recruiting firms and consider a budget appropriation for these costs on Feb . 6 .
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