VANDALIA — A familiar face will become Vandalia’s next city manager.
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Kurt Althouse will step into his role as city manager beginning in January, according to a media release.
Althouse has served as chief of police since 2018 and has been with the city since 2014.
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“We are very excited to have someone with Kurt’s ability to step into this important role,” said Vandalia Mayor Richard Herbst. “Kurt is very familiar with City operations, and we anticipate he will hit the ground running.”
Althouse spent 22 years at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office before joining Vandalia as a police lieutenant in October 2014.
“I’m honored and humbled by the trust City Council has placed in me,” Althouse said. “I am looking forward to contributing to the City’s success in this new role.”
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