Shea's $260,000 annual salary ranks third among municipal managers in Westchester County.
City Manager Brian Shea's new assistant has worked for City of Rye since April 2024.
The permanent city manager position, which oversees the day-to-day operations of city government, was advertised on multiple job boards and websites for about a month and drew between 26 and 30 applicants.
The City Council is being aided by the consulting firm Pracademics, which was hired in March.
The council appointed Brian Shea as an interim replacement for Usry in March. There is an ongoing search for his permanent replacement.
Shea is expected to remain in the interim position for several months as the city navigates finding Usry's successor.

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