The City of Clinton made quick work in its pursuit of a replacement for Taylor Baxter, who has departed for Farmer City.

Tuesday night at the Clinton City Council meeting, the Council approved Tony Harris to replace Baxter. Harris, who was the longtime leader of the 9-1-1 Center for DeWitt County, says it was time for a change.

Harris' title will vary slightly from the departing Baxter who was the City Administrator. Harris will be the 'Administrative Assistant to the Council' and explains it will involve a lot of zoning duties.

Harris begins his new position with the City of Clinton next Monday, January 13.