City of Radford issued the following announcement on Nov. 30
At the beginning of November, the Radford City Council began a process to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Onassis Burress’ resignation. Council met several times over the course of the month, first developing a process for how to select the interim member and then developing a key list of qualities that the individual would poses. These qualities included experience with city operations, a wealth of knowledge pertaining to Radford and the work of Council, engagement in the community, shared vision for the direction of Radford, a good, professional representative of the community, a desire to serve, and a passion and love for Radford. Throughout the process, Council engaged with citizens seeking nominations and letters of interest and support before deliberating and selecting the interim member.
Radford City Council is pleased to announce that Dr. Richard Harshberger has been selected to fill the interim role of Council Member and will begin his duties effective immediately. Dr. Harshberger needs no introduction to the Radford community, as he has served on City Council previously for sixteen years, as a Council Member and Vice-Mayor. Dr. Harshberger has also served in various leadership roles throughout Radford, including service to over ten boards, commissions, or committees. Dr. Harshberger brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, professionalism, engagement, and passion for Radford that will align with the Council’s vision and continue to move Radford forward.
Council would be remiss not to mention the others who stepped up and volunteered to serve in this interim role; there were a number of excellent and well-qualified nominees who came forward. These individuals are already vital to the community and certainly have a future in this City. Council is immensely grateful to each of them for their service and their willingness to serve more, as well as to the citizens of Radford for their input. This entire process, especially Council’s interactions with each of these prospective nominees, has only strengthened the current Council’s conviction that Radford has a very strong future.
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