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I am slowly making some progress in the job...I'm working with the police and fire depts a lot right now and some things on the economic development front and in tax code overhaul. I'm also trying to fill out my full complement of staff...with two, maybe three, hires coming in the next month. I can certainly see the way through the big bad (the event that's always been in the news), which is good because that's really why I'm there. Getting the city beyond that and moving toward restabilization is what I want to do here...then jump to something bigger, better and a little less invasive on my personal life! Couple of years should be enough, then cash in the success with a jump.

Scott that sounds wonderful. I remember well how much praying I did (and all of the Hobbit Hole). It seems like God really opened up a great place for you to move up in the world. I'm sure He knew you were up to the challenge! It's pretty intimidating to think that you got such a HUGH job. But, in the scheme of things seems like prayers were answered in a mighty way for you to have an opportunity that can provide you with such a high profile place from which you can jump to the next one!