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“In towns and cities... there is no more important institution than the local paper.”
Warren Buffett
By Brian Hews • October 27, 2021
HMG-CN has learned that Artesia City Manager Bill Rawlings has resigned and that the separation was amicable.
No further comment will come from the city given that it is now a personnel matter.
Sources tell HMG-CN that there is a separation agreement and that Rawlings did receive severance pay.
His resignation comes after several employees complained about Rawlings treatment of them. HMG-CN was told of the story months ago but could not get confirmation of the kind or level of harassment from city officials.
Sources tell HMG-CN that Melissa Burke will take over as temporary City Manager and that the city will begin a search for a permanent manager in the coming weeks.