The City of Clinton has struggled to replace Tim Followell in the City Administrator's office for nearly two years and many in the community wonder how long the latest hire the City has made will last.

Taylor Baxter comes to Clinton from the parks and recreation department for the City of Pontiac and tells Regional Radio he isn't shying away from the question about his potential longevity in Clinton and hopes the community knows, Clinton isn't a stepping stone for him.

According to Baxter, Clinton's unique, commissioner-style government and the unique role of the City Administrator in that government didn't keep him from finding the job appealing. He believes it actually plays to his strengths.

Followell was instrumental in coordinating the concerts on the square and Baxter says he wants to bring those back. Not only does he have experience in coordinating events like that in Pontiac but he believes the Clinton square is ideal for those.

Baxter hopes to bring fresh, new ideas to the community and has extensive experience seeking out grants for Pontiac and hopes to be able to do the same for Clinton.

We'll hear more from Baxter the next week on Regional Radio.