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Duluth calls public hearing for charter amendments

By Joel Anderson
July 15, 2011

Duluth is poised to amend the city charter to create the position of city manager and eliminate the position of city administrator.

City officials will conduct a public hearing August 8 to get feedback on the amendments that cover the change.

The hearing starts at 7 p.m. at Duluth City Hall at 3167 Main Street. The amendments will be proposed that day and then considered for adoption on Sept. 12.

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