Mark Detter offered Valdez City Manager position

Mark Detter, photo courtesy of the City of Valdez

Valdez City Council extended Mr. Mark Detter an offer of employment as Valdez city manager

late Wednesday afternoon.

Following a nationwide recruitment effort, City Council selected two finalist candidates from a diverse applicant pool. Over the last week, finalists participated in several meetings with city staff, a guided tour of the community, a reception at the Valdez Civic Center to meet local citizens, and a formal public interview by City Council. “City Council’s goal through the recruitment process

involved identifying a city manager with very specific qualities – An experienced candidate willing to work