The Wellman City Council has found it’s new city administrator. At the December 21st meeting the council unanumously voted to offer the position to Wellman City Clerk, Kelly Litwiller. Mayor Ryan Miller stated the council had been looking for someone who can get the citizens involved, has skill with economic development and new housing, is self motivated, understands how the city works, has experience in budgeting, and is a good fit with current employees.

The meeting also marked the final council meeting for out-going councilman Johnny Schwartz. Miller thanked Schwartz for his time on the council. Tracy Owens will be a new council member begining in January. The next council meeting will be January 4th at 5:30 p.m. at the Wellman Municipal Building.