Bossier mayor locks in his choice for city manager

(The Center Square) – Shane Cheatham, nominated by Bossier Mayor Tommy Chandler to manage the city, secured the city council’s approval on Tuesday for the position of chief administrative officer.

The unanimous vote came several years after a largely different city council balked when Chandler named him CAO, leading Cheatham to withdraw from consideration. At the time, he was serving as a District 1 councilman but stepped down in order to accept Chandler’s nomination.

On Tuesday, council members spoke in favor of Cheatham and encouraged the mayor to select staff who he can work with and trusts.

“I finally got him, and I’m so glad that he’s going to be here to work with me,” Chandler said. “It really means a lot to me and Shane to see the support that he has.”

Cheatham will support the mayor in day-to-day administration and management of city government functions, act as his top administrative aide, help implement policies and directives and coordinate activities.

“My top priorities would be to work...