Bloomington City Manager Jeff Jurgens has a new deputy.
Sue McLaughlin returns to Bloomington as Jurgens' number two along with current deputy Billy Tyus. McLaughlin was interim assistant city manager for the City of Bloomington 10 years ago and most recently served as city manager of Farmer City, a town of about 1,800 people located in northeast DeWitt County. McLaughlin has additional experience as city manager for Lincoln, Mattoon, North Aurora and Byron, Illinois.
Jurgens, formerly a deputy, became Bloomington city manager in May after Tim Gleason's departure. Gleason is now city manager of Decatur.
In a statement, Jurgens said McLaughlin will oversee public works, parks and recreation, and the department of operations and engineering services.
“In addition to her extensive experience, Sue’s passion for the city truly helped set her apart from the other applicants,” the statement said. “As a current resident of Bloomington, she already knows and loves this community.
"I had the privilege of working with Sue when she served previously as the interim assistant manager. Her work ethic and expertise were impressive, and I am excited to bring her back with so many large projects underway within the city.”
McLaughlin’s first day is Aug. 19.
