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Community to meet city manager finalists – Daytona Times

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES The City of Daytona Beach has shortlisted a diverse group of four finalists for its city manager vacancy. Derrick Fecher, Caryn Gardner-Young, Terrence R. Moore and Terry K. Suggs are vying to replace Jim Chisholm, who is retiring after 16 years on the job. Important forum A candidates forum is […]

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