Mulberry Special sessions Announced: City Manager Semifinalists and City Hall Complex Options Up for Commission Review
Mulberry city commissioners will hold two special sessions in the next week and a half. The first is a review of semifinalist candidates for city manager on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The second is a workshop on the City Hall Complex project on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
The Hunt for a City manager
At the Sept. 29 special meeting, commissioners will review the city manager semifinalists and decide which of the applicants move on to the next step of the search. The meeting starts at 5 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 104 S. Church Ave.
The city is recruiting its next manager through Strategic Government Resources, a national executive search firm. The recruitment posting lists a salary range of $145,000 to $185,000, depending on experience and qualifications, plus standard municipal benefits.
The city manager is Mulberry’s chief executive officer. The job covers day-to-day operations of city departments and directs the city’s redevelopment and economic development efforts. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least seven years of executive or senior management experience in local government or a similar public sector role. The person hired does not have to live in Mulberry when appointed but must reside in city limits while in office.
City Hall Complex Workshop Oct. 6
The commission will return to the same chambers at 5 p.m. Oct. 6 for a special workshop on the City Hall Complex project. A U.S. Department of Agriculture consultant will present different scenarios and options for the project. That presentation comes before the city moves forward with the pre-application process.
Both sessions are open to the public and will be held under Florida’s open meetings law. Agendas are available from the city clerk at City Hall or by calling 863-425-1125, ext. 223.
Anyone who needs a disability accommodation should contact City Hall at 863-425-1125. For the Sept. 29 meeting, call as soon as possible. For the Oct. 6 workshop, call at least 48 hours before it starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Mulberry city manager special meeting?
The Mulberry City Commission meets at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 104 S. Church Ave., to review city manager semifinalists.
Will Mulberry hire a new city manager at the Sept. 29 meeting?
The city’s notice describes the meeting as a review of semifinalist candidates to decide which ones advance to the next step of the search. The notice does not list a hiring vote.
How much will Mulberry’s new city manager be paid?
The recruitment posting lists a salary range of $145,000 to $185,000, depending on experience and qualifications, plus standard municipal benefits.
When will Mulberry discuss the new City Hall Complex?
The Mulberry City Commission holds a special workshop at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, where a U.S. Department of Agriculture consultant will present scenarios and options for the City Hall Complex project before the city moves on with the pre-application process.
Who is running the Mulberry city manager search?
The City of Mulberry is recruiting through Strategic Government Resources, a national executive search firm.
Sources: City of Mulberry, Special Meeting of the City Commission notice, cityofmulberryfl.org, undated; City of Mulberry, Special Workshop of the City Commission notice, cityofmulberryfl.org, undated; “Mulberry, FL – City Manager,” Strategic Government Resources, governmentresource.com, undated
