By SALINA POST
The City of Salina today announced that Jeff Hammond has been appointed interim director of Parks & Recreation.
He will assume his interim duties in November, according to a news release issued by the city this afternoon.
The appointment was made necessary by current Salina Parks & Recreation Director Chris Cotten’s recent appointment as the director of parks and recreation for the City of Kansas City, Mo.
“I sincerely congratulate Chris on his new role in Kansas City, Missouri, and I wish him well with his next endeavor. Our Parks and Recreation Department has a lot of significant projects and opportunities underway, and we will do our best to maintain and build upon our current momentum," City Manager Mike Schrage said.
Schrage noted that the search process for a new director will begin immediately.
"I certainly appreciate Jeff’s willingness to serve as interim and look forward to working with him. Jeff’s knowledge and experience in general as well as his tenure with the City of Salina will be helpful as we move forward with a transition in leadership,” Schrage said.
Cotten began working for the City of Salina in July 2016. Hammond joined the city staff in November 2016.