As I looked at the finalists under consideration for Durango city manager, I remembered Steve Ilg’s eloquently crafted endorsement of Amber Blake for the position, and I re-read it (“
Steve, a local legend, made me smile, again. Blake has risen from within city administration and has proven her skills in adapting to changing roles. I admire her for that. What skill set could be more essential these days?
How does being the interim solid waste services director in Irving, Texas, stack up compared to deep community roots and demonstrated competence under difficult circumstances?
Jeffery DeCellesDurango
