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Doña Ana County Commission Approves A 1-Year Contract Extension For County Manager

Julia Brown, former City Manager of Sunland Park, and former Doña Ana County Manager.

The Doña Ana County Commission approved a 1- year contract for County Manager Julia Brown.

KRWG asked Commissioner Ben Rawson if the extension should be considered a vote of confidence in the County Manager.

“I think the fact that it was a one-year contract says plenty,” Rawson said.

Commissioner Billy Garret says he hopes to see significant improvements.

“It means that we are giving her another year,” Garrett said. “We have said that there are some things that we would like to see done differently, more responsive, better communications. She hears that, but I would also say we have given her a one-year contract.”

County Manager Julia Brown said during the meeting she looks forward to working with staff, with the other elected officials, and with the commission over the next 12 months.

Samantha Sonner was a multimedia reporter for KRWG- TV/FM.