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JAY R. HARRINGTON Professional History 09/2021-Present County Manager Routt County, Colorado I have worked to develop a high performing county staff with a strong and positive culture. The County has recently adopted a new unified development code, a progressive building code with strong energy standards and a master plan. The County is in a strong financial position and well positioned for success. 08/2011 to 9/2021 Town Manager Town of Carbondale, Colorado In Carbondale, I helped develop an organization that provided quality services on a limited budget. During my tenure, we became a solar friendly community, adopted the commercial ICC green code, completed PPA projects for solar, received a creative district designation, rebuilt Highway 133, and adopted both a Comprehensive Plan and Parks and Recreation Master Plan. We also adopted a Unified Development Code in 2016 which has been updated twice since adoption. 09/2007 to 8/2011 City Manager City of Cortez, Colorado My focus in Cortez was to modernize the organizational structure in order to deliver quality services in a more cost effective and efficient manner. As a rapidly changing community with a unique diversity of community members, effective management required a high level of diplomacy and creativity to successfully negotiate the differing demands of the various stakeholders. 04/2007 to 7/2007 Interim Development Director Archuleta County, Colorado Interim Public Works Director I assisted Archuleta County in a major downsizing effort after a significant financial failure. This included managing all aspects of the Department of County Development and the County Public Works Department. 06/2003 to 05/2006 Town Manager Town of Telluride, Colorado I managed all aspects of this organization to ensure a high standard of delivery of essential services to the public. By building a cohesive organization, the Town staff was able to function admirably within a politically charged environment. I was successful at maintaining an apolitical stance while simultaneously supporting the desires of the elected officials and their constituents.