Christopher Coleman, current town administrator for the Town of Westwood, has been hired as city manager of Milford, Delaware, and is scheduled to succeed the retiring Milford City Manager Mark Whitfield on August 4, 2025, according to reports of local media in Delaware this week.
On May 14, 2025, WBOC TV16 reported on the Milford City Council's approval of a $195,000 salary offer to present to Mr. Coleman. Following that offer, the City of Milford has now announced the official hiring of Mr. Coleman through local media outlets, such as Delaware Live and Milford Live, which each reported the news on June 2nd.
According to local Milford media reports, Mr. Coleman will begin his duties in his new position on August 4th.
Westwood Minute notes that the Milford city manager position is full-time and is under the direct supervision of the Milford City Council. A job description for the position in Milford lists a bevy of tasks that appear similar to those which Mr. Coleman has performed as town administrator for the Town of Westwood, in leading the administrative offices of town and city government.
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