Good morning, all,
I want to write to all of you this morning to let you know that I have accepted a new position outside of city government. My last day in the Mayor’s Office will be Tuesday, February 10.
This wasn’t something I anticipated or sought out, but an opportunity presented itself that I did not feel I could pass up. I look forward to talking more about that at the appropriate time; for the moment, I am focused on continuing to serve Evansville residents in my current role, and to providing as smooth a transition as possible.
I want to thank Mayor Terry for the opportunity to serve in her administration. For the past two years, I have had the opportunity to work alongside an amazing team – from my colleagues in the Mayor’s Office; to the city department heads; to the countless employees who work tirelessly, every day, to provide the services Evansville residents count on. I’ve been proud to play a role in implementing Mayor Terry’s platform – a platform I strongly believe in and support, and one I look forward to watching her and her team continue to execute for the remainder of her administration.
I also want to thank all of you. I’ve enjoyed working with you to keep the public informed, and expect I will still be in touch with many of you in my next chapter. As I said: I’m excited to talk about that soon.
In the meantime, I will remain your primary contact for the city until February 10, after which you may contact Ella Johnson-Watson at 812-760-5089, or ejwatson@ewsu.com, on an interim basis, until the Communications Director position is filled.
Sincerely,
Joe Atkinson
