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Dubuque City Council to Begin Executive Search for New City Manager
CITY COUNCIL & CIVIC • September 26, 2026
Council members set to meet with consulting firm to initiate recruitment process on Monday.
📌 KEY FACTS & RECORD HIGHLIGHTS
- Meeting Date: Monday, September 28, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.
- Primary Objective: Kick-off meeting with GMP Consultants for city manager executive recruitment.
- Firm: GMP Consultants has been retained to lead the executive search.
The Dubuque City Council has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, September 28, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. to begin the process of hiring a new city manager. The sole agenda item for this session is an introductory meeting with GMP Consultants, the firm selected to manage the executive recruitment services for the city.
This meeting marks the formal commencement of the search effort. Residents interested in following the selection process or understanding the timeline for the transition are encouraged to monitor upcoming council communications.
Details regarding future opportunities for public input and the specific requirements for the position are expected to emerge from this engagement with the consulting firm.
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