Tony Harris has been the newest Clinton City Administrator for about six weeks and indicates there is a lot to learn.

While getting to know the ins-and-outs of his new role has been a challenge, one thing that hasn't is getting to know all the players involved at the City level.

Harris joins the City at a time with a lot happening. One of the big projects going on right now is the development of the Park Lane West subdivision and Harris has been getting caught up on everything involved in that project.

For Harris, one of his priorities is to effort for community residents to keep their properties kept up and well kept. He notes, they are really just after compliance and are not seeking to write citations frequently. 

Before COVID, the City of Clinton had gained a lot of momentum by hosting up-and-coming country music acts on the square and it is a priority for Harris to see those concerts return.

Harris joined the City of Clinton at the first of the year after former City Administrator Taylor Baxter departed the role for a similar position in Farmer City. Harris was the long-time Director of DeWitt County's 9-1-1 center.