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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 2006
Page
2
Mike Wildgen resigned as city manager after a 16 year tenure from 1990 to 2006, serving under 25 city commissioners. The article surveys current and former city leaders and tracks their activities since departure.
The record lists figures linked to Lawrence governance and commerce including Shirley Martin-Smith former chair of local chambers now running Misceo a Siptoat service. Mike Wildgen acting and then official city manager from 1990. David Penny dissenting voter in the 4 to 1 appointment. Penny also heads Masters Dredging Co. in De Soto. It mentions Bob Schumm owner of Schumm Food Co. and Allen Levine sales director for Pinas International Inc. in Lawrence. Poug Compton president of First Management Inc. and owner of Southwind Capital. and other local business ties and campaigns.
Bob Moody of North Lawrence, longtime ad sales rep for The Trading Post and property owner, reflects a career span including Vice Mayor 1998 and Mayor 1999 2000. Erv Hodges, Guinell Corp. retiree and former Marine lieutenant colonel, previously Lawrence utilities director. Jim Henry, Navy aviator and KU Career Placement Center director, also retired from public service.
Wildgen, Rundle, Hack, and retired Lawrence educator join the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce to lead Leadership Lawrence this month. Former officials including past vice mayors and a KU student body president are cited, with political campaign affiliations noted. David Schauner of the Kansas National Education Association and Mike Amyx, longtime local businessman, are named in connection with previous municipal service.
Former Lawrence commissioners and city managers weigh Wildgen’s resignation. Don Moler of the Kansas League of Municipalities notes even top managers face contentious votes. Schumm and Walters recall Wildgen’s strong stewardship, while others defend his vision and honesty amid political pressure. Moler predicts a strong nationwide candidate pool for Lawrence’s next city manager as the city seeks a new leader.
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