Breaking! Lake City Picks Hammond

Jim Hammond, a former Idaho state senator who previously served as a city councilman, mayor and city administrator in Post Falls, has been named Coeur d’Alene city administrator. Hammond, 64, was selected from a nationwide pool of 64 candidates. He is expected to start his new position in November. “I am very excited to welcome Jim Hammond to the city,” said Coeur d’Alene Mayor Steve Widmyer. “Jim brings great leadership skills, extensive city experience and is well respected in North Idaho, as well as the entire state. I look forward to working with him to accomplish great things for Coeur d’Alene”/ Keith Erickson , Coeur d’Alene Today. More here .

Question: What do you expect from the new city administrator?