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Oregon – Lily Morgan will resign from the Oregon State Legislature to accept a position as city manager for the city of Gold Hill. Morgan has served in the House since 2021 and previously served as a Grants Pass city councilor and Josephine County commissioner.

Following Jeffrey L. Stewart’s retirement on Jan. 2, 2024, Ryan Smoot will assume his role as the city of Bellflower’s city manager. Smoot will leave his position as city manager for the city of Lomita and return to Bellflower. Smoot has a history with

New Mexico – AJ Jones was promoted to deputy director of the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division in October. Officially announced on Nov. 3, Jones has worked with the department since August 2022. 

New Jersey – The Central Regional School District has nominated Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder as its new superintendent. After five years as the superintendent for the Somers Point School District, CarneyRay-Yoder will begin her new role on Jan. 1. CarneyRay-Yoder is the current president of the Atlantic