Brad Ryan offered Skagway position

On July 18, the Skagway Borough Assembly unanimously voted to offer its vacant manager position to Haines public facilities director Brad Ryan.

Ryan was selected among two other finalists, former city managers in Maryland and Michigan.

Ryan received the official offer on July 23 and said Wednesday he was still in negotiations with Skagway’s Mayor and an assembly member leading the hiring team.

Skagway assistant to the manager Michelle Gihl said the position pays between $110,000 to $140,000 a year plus benefits. Ryan’s pay in Haines is slated to be $95,000 this year, plus benefits.

Ryan has worked as public works director in Haines since 2015, and twice served as interim manager. He said he’s interested in the Skagway manager’s position for the “big picture” projects the municipality has planned, including a dock lease and a new recreation center.

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