MANSFIELD — Louis Andres knows a few things about public parks. And it seems clear the City of Mansfield is going to benefit from the expertise of the man who has worked in the parks and recreation field for more than 40 years, beginning his career in 1978 with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as a […]
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Why wait? Mansfield City Council quickly adopts change in investment policy
MANSFIELD — Apparently the proposed change in the City of Mansfield’s investment policy was too good to wait. Local lawmakers were not scheduled to vote until March 20 on a proposal that new Finance Director Kelly Blankenship said would allow the city’s money to make more money. “This will open up more opportunities for us […]
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New Mansfield finance director wants city investments to make more money
MANSFIELD — Kelly Blankenship would like the City of Mansfield’s money to make more money. That’s why the city’s new finance director is asking City Council on Tuesday evening to consider an updated investment policy that is more in line with state investment guidelines. Blankenship said the current city investment policy is more restrictive than […]
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Many roles, one job: Remy said his task was to ‘keep city inside the guardrails’
MANSFIELD — David Remy had many different roles during his 31 years of work with the City of Mansfield. Law Director. Public Works Director. Human Resources Director. Safety Service Director. Many jobs. One goal. “My whole job during that time, as I looked at it from a legal background, as a legally trained person, was […]
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Welcome Back: Former Mansfield finance director returns after 12-year hiatus
“Well, the names have all changedSince you hung aroundBut those dreams have remainedAnd they’ve turned around.” — “Welcome Back” by John Sebastian MANSFIELD — Kelly Blankenship hasn’t set foot inside the City of Mansfield Finance Director’s office since she left it 12 years ago. But you can’t blame her if John Sebastian’s lyrics from the […]
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Mansfield’s outgoing finance director presents 2024 temporary spending plan
MANSFIELD — Nobody had a keener interest Wednesday night in Mansfield’s proposed 2024 temporary spending plan than two people sitting in the back row of the audience. That would be Jodie Perry and Kelly Blankenship, who will take over as the city’s mayor and finance director, respectively, in January. The duo in attendance at City […]
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Blankenship earns return to Mansfield Finance Director’s office
MANSFIELD — Kelly Blankenship knows the way to the finance director’s office in the Municipal Building. She has been there before — and is now headed back. The Republican, who served as the city’s finance director from 2007 to 2011, earned another four-year term on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Jon VanHarlingen, a former City Council member. […]
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Mansfield Finance Director: Blankenship, VanHarlingen seek votes on Nov. 7
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield in January, for the first time in 12 years, will have a new financial leader. Three-term incumbent Finance Director Linn Steward is barred by the city charter from seeking another four-year term in office. Voters on Nov. 7 will choose between Republican Kelly Blankenship and Democrat Jon VanHarlingen for […]
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NECIC hosts “Meet the Candidates Night” Oct. 11
MANSFIELD – The North End Community Improvement Collaborative has announced a “Meet the Candidates Night,” an engaging event that provides an opportunity for the community to meet, interact with, and learn about the candidates running for various positions in the upcoming November election. This event aims to foster a stronger connection between the candidates and […]
