Chris Kukulski Start as City Manager — Onboarding and Transition Planning
Open as of April 6. Background check completed (no red flags). Start date: June 15 or earlier. Interim coverage needed until then.
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Open as of April 6. Background check completed (no red flags). Start date: June 15 or earlier. Interim coverage needed until then.
- Mar 2026 · Council voted 5-0 to approve Kukulski contract. Start by June 15 contingent on background check.
- Mar 2026 · City Council special meeting: employment contract approved 5-0; Kukulski states June 15 as last date, will try to start earlier.
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What this covers
Chris Kukulski approved as Harbor Springs City Manager on March 27, 2026. Target start date June 15, 2026 or earlier. Background check cleared. Onboarding and transition planning in progress.
Why it matters
A permanent city manager taking office is a governance milestone. Several consequential issues are on deck: capital planning, sewer infrastructure, parks and advisory board questions, and zoning/planning work. Kukulski inherits a full agenda.
What resolution means
Resolved when Kukulski formally begins employment as City Manager.
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