Lawrenceville council names Baroni city manager

The Lawrenceville City Council voted 3-1 Monday to name longtime City Clerk Bob Baroni to the new post of city manager.

The move came shortly after council members approved an ordinance outlining the duties of the city manager, who will oversee the day-to-day operations of the city. Baroni previously oversaw some, but not all, city services.

A majority of council members said Baroni is the logical choice to be the city’s first manager. Councilwoman Katie Hart Smith, who cast the lone dissenting vote, said she favored advertising the job and seeking outside applicants.