In a move that sent shockwaves through political corridors, Doral Mayor Luigi Boria?s nomination of former Miami Mayor Joe Carollo as the new city manager Wednesday night was unanimously accepted by the five-member council, with brief discussion.
Carollo, a political lightning rod who has not held office since a failed reelection bid in 2001, replaces Merrett Stierheim, who resigned abruptly only a few hours before the announcement. Stierheim was hired as the city?s interim manager last month after Yvonne Soler-McKinley resigned.
Stierheim?s mission: To lead the search for a full-time manager, and help in the transition.
In his resignation letter, Stierheim said he ?played no role whatsoever? in the selection process, ?nor was I aware of it.? Reached later he called the appointment of the quick-tempered and often bombastic former public servant ?a terrible decision.?
Boria?s announcing of Carollo?s nomination came shortly after the 6 p.m. city council meeting began. Most of the 200 or so in attendance sat quietly and listened intently. A brief discussion ensued in which Vice Mayor Sandra Ruiz questioned the wisdom of hiring a new manager without a search, but in the end the five-member council voted together for the Carollo appointment.
Carollo, who is expected to sign a contract and begin work Thursday will earn $144,000 a year in salary, plus benefits. He will oversee a staff of 277 workers.
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