Clarkston has never known another city manager besides Art Pappas, but next year, it may have to. Pappas submitted a letter to Clarkston City Council requesting a search begin for a new city manager.
‘After over 45 years of serving the City/Village of Clarkston and its residents as clerk, treasurer, village manager and treasurer, and for over 17 years city manager/clerk-treasurer, the undersigned feels it is time to hang up the hat(s),? Pappas said in his letter, dated Oct. 4. ‘By this time next year, or earlier, I would like to terminate my duties.?
He will assist the city with a search committee for a smooth transition, he said.
‘It has been my distinct honor and privilege to have known Art for nearly 40 of his 75 years on this earth,? said longtime resident Tom Stone in a letter to the editor (page 6A).
‘He is the most honest, sincere, dedicated, and likeable person I have ever known. I wish him nothing but the very best for his future.?
? Phil Custodio