By: NICOLAS FIERRO
Salina Post
After five executive sessions, the Salina Commission has announced a new City Manager.
During the Salina City Commission meeting on Monday, Commissioners officially appointed Jacob Wood as the new City Manager.
According to Commissioner Mike Hoppock, the Commission made the decision on Tuesday, August 12 to appoint Wood as the new City Manager. Hoppock added that 'time was needed' to put an agreement together, as to why no announcement was made two weeks ago.
"The reason nothing was finalized, was because today is the first time we can get all the commissioners together with some of us having other obligations," said Hoppock. "I would like to congratulate Mr. Wood as our new City Manager. I think he brings fresh perspectives to the job and it is always good to have change. I feel very comfortable with where we are as a community as of today."
Wood gave his remarks after his new appointed role.
"I would like to thank the Mayor and Commissioners for putting your confidence in me," said Wood. "This is a position I wanted for a really long time and I look forward to making the City of Salina a better place."
Mayor Greg Lenkiewicz gave his comments as well.
"I have no doubt that you are the man to take us to the next step and I am very pleased with our selection," said Lenkiewicz.
Wood enters the employment with an annual base salary of $235,000.
Wood was the interim city manager who took over for Mike Schrage on February 7, 2025. Schrage resigned during the December 23, 2024 meeting to accept a similar position in Warrensburg, Missouri.
View the clip of the appointment of Jacob Wood as Salina City Manager below: