Planning and Economic Development Director Fired in New Baltimore
The Wednesday night Downtown Development Authority board meeting was canceled in light of news Judy Sproat was no longer with the city.
A department head in New Baltimore who was tasked with luring business to the city's historic downtown was let go Tuesday, according to multiple sources. Judy Sproat, director of planning and economic development, was released from her position after multiple years with the city. New Baltimore Mayor Larry Smith notified city officials of her termination in a recent email. The reasoning behind the move was not immediately clear. Smith nor Sproat returned phone calls Wednesday night, seeking comment. Councilman Karl Rutledge said Smith sent city council members a message about Sproat being let go. The decision was not required to go before council for approval because she was an at-will employee. City Council met Monday night in a regularly …
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Shawn
9:57 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Great points Chris as many residents have been ticketed for a portion of their sidewalk being raised. Those sandpits violate ordinances and nothing has been done. At the minimum there should be cones placed at each spot. That building next to the bakery is falling apart and I have actually kicked fallen pieces of wood from the sidewalk off to the side on some of my walks. Blight at its best as … more ›