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Succession planning for retiring key staff

Appleton

Summary

Three longtime employees — in fire administration, police dispatch, and the city engineer's office — are retiring in January, and the city wants to overlap their replacements to keep institutional knowledge. Costs come from existing salary savings, so no new money is needed.

At a glance

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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

About $46,700 total in estimated overhire costs, all covered by vacant position salary savings.

✅Who benefits

Residents get continuity in fire administration, 911 dispatch, and city engineering services.

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