City Manager Toby Dougherty announces the appointment of Jarrod Kuckelman as the new assistant city manager for the city of Hays. &nbsp;

Kuckelman is the management analyst for the city of Hays, serving in this capacity since June 2023. &nbsp;Prior to his employment with the city of Hays, Kuckelman worked for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas.

He is a native Kansan, growing up in Macksville. Kuckelman graduated from the University of Kansas with a master's of public administration.&nbsp;

In announcing the appointment, City Manager Dougherty stated, “Jarrod has proved a valuable asset to the organization and has thrived in his current position. &nbsp;As assistant city manager, he will take the lead on economic development and housing incentives.” &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735035395968.jpeg" alt="Jarrod Kuckelman, Hays Assistant City Manager. Photo by Becky Kiser/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Jarrod Kuckelman, Hays Assistant City Manager. Photo by Becky Kiser/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>City of HaysCity Manager Toby Dougherty announces the appointment of Jarrod Kuckelman as the new assistant city manager for the city of Hays. &nbsp;Kuckelman is the management analyst for the city of Hays, serving in this capacity since June 2023. &nbsp;Prior to his employment with the city of Hays, Kuckelman worked for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas.He is a native Kansan, growing up in Macksville. Kuckelman graduated from the University of Kansas with a master's of public administration.&nbsp;In announcing the appointment, City Manager Dougherty stated, “Jarrod has proved a valuable asset to the organization and has thrived in his current position. &nbsp;As assistant city manager, he will take the lead on economic development and housing incentives.” &nbsp;

City of Hays hires new assistant city manager