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Johnston Steps Down With Full Pay | Kansas City News
Wyandotte County’s outgoing Administrator David Johnston is cashing out with a full nine-month paycheck and ongoing benefits — even though he’s stepping down. In his wake, veteran Assistant Administrator Alan Howze, with a decade of experience including stints with Congress and IBM, takes the reins as interim leader through early next year. Meanwhile, longtime aide Bridgette Cobbins retires after 30 years, with Casey Meyer stepping in temporarily. The leadership shuffle follows a union vote of no confidence and echoes the precedent set by Johnston’s predecessor — as the county navigates this…
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