Vice Mayor statement on CFO Greene resigination

Today city officials have accepted the resignation of City CFO Esther Greene.
Mrs. Greene expressed her desire to resign from her post on Monday citing her lack of confidence that she "would be able to live up to this boards expectations." The city did seek legal council on protocol before accepting the resignation.

Vice Mayor French released the following statement on the matter:


"The city is at a critical juncture in terms of instituting new best business practices in our finance/accounting division and we need a focus and dedication from our staff that will see us through these transitions of policy , as well as our current audit. Mrs. Greene was not confident that she was able to perform these duties to the expectation level of this board."

"At the end of the day our board has requested the highest level of transparency. It is critical to this administration that we continue to strive for honesty and transparency in our local government and I am confident that we are on the correct path in that regard."

"Moving forward the search for a new CFO will be comprehensive and detailed. This particular hire is something that should be completed only when the highest level of confidence is entrusted into a candidate and when we feel we have the right person to work in a completely open and honest atmosphere."

Manchester Chiefs Honored

The Manchester Chiefs 10U Football team and Cheerleaders were honored by the Manchester Board of Mayor and Alderman on Tuesday night (11-6-2012). Vice Mayor Ryan French presented the team certificates of apparition from the board sign by Mayor Lonnie Norman and Vice Mayor French, for the team showing such great sportsmanship and representing the community well. 

"This is a great group of kids that have accomplished a lot, and their talent has been recognized across the state. It is an honor to bring these young men and women up and show them just how proud their community is of them. This goes to show what a collected dedication from the kids, coaches, and parents can lead to.", said French after the meeting.

The Vice Mayor recognized a list of accomplishments the team has achieved during the meeting that include:

- 42-4 win loss record over the past 3 season

- 2 straight undefeated seasons

- giving up only one score (6 points) all season long

- being selected to participate in a tournament at LP Field on 11-4-2012 after the Tennessee Titans game, which they went on to finish 2-0 as winners of the Tournament. 

Roster:

2 Jake Hollandsworth

3 Jacob Floyd

7 Hunter Mann

8 Hayden Skipper

10 Ryan Wells

11 Ja'Quez Johnson

13 Cailen McLean

15 Ben Fulton

28 Samari Layne

30 Colton Tucker

34 Jaylon Wooten

40 Shawn Anderson

44 Dylan Koon

50 Bailey Chance

73 Cameron Bates

74 Blake Wexler

75 Collin Ward

78 Andrew Holt

79 Slade Samuels

82 Niklas White

88 Blanton Brown

CL Alise Clark

CL Alexis Clark

CL Taylie Beth Goines

CL Addie White

CL Brianna Baker

CL Sydney Belt

CL Brooke Gwinn

Coaches:

Jimmy Hollandsworths

Chris Koon

Sherman White

Donnie Wooten

Richard Skipper

Cheer Coach: Tara Goines

Head Start now opened

"This is a big deal", said Manchester Vice Mayor Ryan French when he was asked about the opening of the new Head Start located on Oakdale Street.

The new Head Start location was described as a "premiere Head Start location" by program officials. The facility located next to Manchester Public Works can take upwards of 75 children currently with classroom expansion abilities that would move that number over 120 students.

Vice Mayor French commented on the opening today at the ribbon cutting:

"Early childhood education is a vital tool in a local economy, work force, and culture. The fact that we are able to offer some type of pre-k education (be it our elementary pre-k program or Head Start) for nearly every future Manchester student is phenomenal."

"When I first ran for office, early childhood education was a top priority of mine. This past summer while running for re-election it remained a top priority. The fact that we can sit here and admire this facility and the opportunities it will present children in our community is amazing... And something I wasn't so sure was even possible 5 years ago."