In a story by Kira Erickson, the Langley City Council, at the request of the city finance director Monica Felici, has unanimously approved creating a new position of a full-time front desk person at city hall.
As Felici proposed, a new full-time staff member will work the desk, complete public records requests and assist Felici, the mayor and other department heads with clerical duties.
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Councilmember Gail Fleming, being new to the council, at first said that she did not feel qualified to vote on the issue and suggested that a finance committee could look at the “big picture” needs at city hall.
Councilmember Rhonda Salerno agreed with Fleming and expressed concern that Randi Perry, the city’s public works director, might also be feeling spread a little thin and in need of some extra help. She suggested shutting down the front desk in the city hall for a few hours and letting the public know about the staffing shortage.
Councilmember Craig Cyr said they should trust Felici that the new position is needed for what she proposed.
Councilmember Thomas Gill was also supportive.
