The City of St Joseph will interview five candidates interested in becoming the city’s next city manager. At least one of the names will be familiar to you, that of current Public Works Director Bruce Woody.

Here’s the short list. (click on the names for bios and photographs):

Patrick S. Banger O’Fallon, Missouri
James C. Payne Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Stephen Rasmussen Jefferson City, Missouri
Gary P. Shimun Davie, Florida
J Bruce Woody St. Joseph, Missouri

The candidates will be in St. Joseph on Friday and Saturday of this week for the two-day interview process.

The public is invited to attend a televised question and answer period with the candidates. This will be held at 4pm on Friday, June 24, in the Council Chamber at City Hall.