By Phil Villarreal | Arizona Daily Star
In its national search for its next planning director, Marana found its man in Colorado, and he happens to be a local product pleased to return home.
Dolores, Colo., Town Manager Ryan Mahoney, who graduated from Salpointe Catholic High School and the University of Arizona, has taken the position. He’ll start Oct. 14.
Mahoney, 37, earned a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and a master’s in land use planning.
The hire caps a search that began in June. To win the job, Mahoney beat out four other finalists who presented their visions to Planning and Zoning Commission and Marana employees in August interviews.
Mahoney and his wife, Minette, are looking for a home on the northwest side for them and their boys, 5-year-old Everett and 2-year-old Theo.
We chatted with Mahoney about his vision for the job and the town.
