ITHACA, N.Y. — Jason Molino, currently city manager of the City of Batavia, has accepted Tompkins County’s job offer to become its county administrator — essentially the county’s CEO.
Molino’s selection is subject to formal appointment by the Tompkins County Legislature, which was scheduled to take up the matter at its Tuesday meeting. The new administrator’s start date will be determined, once the appointment becomes official, the county legislature said in a news release issued Monday.
Molino has served as the CEO and chief fiscal officer of Batavia (located in Genesee County) since 2006, leading a city workforce of 130 employees (from the departments of police, fire, public works, community/economic development, and youth bureau), according to the release. He administered an annual operating budget of $25 million and a $25 million capital plan.
“[Molino] brings with him a strong background in budgeting, labor relations, and management oversight; and has compiled a strong record of supervising a multi-department workforce, inter-municipal cooperation, and securing important grant funding for his community,” Michael Lane, chair of the Tompkins County Legislature, said. “Jason’s credentials are a great fit for county government and I know our residents and businesses will welcome him and work with him to keep our county moving forward on its course for success.”
Molino holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University at Albany, and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Norwich University in Vermont.
Tompkins County said it began a national search for a new county administrator in July 2017, after former administrator Joe Mareane announced his plan to retire. Mareane then took a medical leave on Nov. 13 and retired on Nov. 30, two months ahead of his original plan. Deputy County Administrator Paula Younger has served as interim county administrator since mid-November.
Molino was selected to be Tompkins County administrator from among a field of 20 applicants and three finalists, the county said.
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