Jul 16, 2024

Great Bend Administrator apologizes for short stint in position

Posted Jul 16, 2024 1:01 AM
Great Bend City Administrator Brandon Anderson addressed the council Monday, July 15, 2024 after submitting his resignation last week.
Great Bend City Administrator Brandon Anderson addressed the council Monday, July 15, 2024 after submitting his resignation last week.

By COLE REIF
Great Bend Post

Last week, Great Bend City Administrator Brandon Anderson submitted his resignation, giving the city a 30-day notice. Hired last summer, Anderson’s stay with the city was just over a year. He had a chance to publicly address the Great Bend City Council at Monday's meeting for the first time stating the decision was based on personal reasons.

"On a personal note, I'd like to thank the council, city staff and citizens of Great Bend," said Anderson. "I apologize my stint here was short, but I also have come to believe that life is short. COVID taught me that many things can easily be taken away."

Anderson’s final day with the city will be Aug. 9. Prior to coming to Great Bend, Anderson spent 27 years in Texas, including his last stop as city manager for the City of Levelland, Texas.

"Thanks again for making my short stint here very rewarding," added Anderson.

Assistant City Administrator Logan Burns served as interim administrator from December 2022 to July 2023 prior to Anderson’s official start. The council will discuss Anderson's replacement at the meeting on Aug. 5.