Updated: Arkens named County CAO

Updated 3:02 p.m. – Former CAO Dave Wilbrecht commented to The Sheet that he thinks Arkens is a good choice for the job. Arkens, he said, has the right background and skills, and knows the County and the needs of the Board.

He went on to indicate that Arkens’ background in labor and associated negotiations could be a big plus to the County, especially when it comes to managing costs and other budget challenges the Board will be dealing with in the not-too-distant future.

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Coming out of closed session this morning, the Board of Supervisors announced at 10:30 a.m. that it has promoted Jim Arkens as Mono County’s new, full-time County Administrative Officer. Arkens, who succeeded Dave Wilbrecht as Interim CAO, was previously in charge of County Human Resources.

Wilbrecht accepted a new position as Mammoth Lakes Town Manager in April and has since assumed full-time duties in the post. Arkens will reportedly see no change in salary, at least for the remainder of the current fiscal year.

A statement from the County and the Board is forthcoming.