Lind hires two public works crew members

Stinnett, Miller join city staff

Katie Teachout, The Journal | Last updated Oct 22, 2020 12:22pm0

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The Lind Public Works crew comprises, from left, new employee Chris Miller, supervisor David Christian and new employee Brandon Stinnett.

LIND - Brandon Stinnett and Chris Miller are the city's newest Public Works Department employees.

The two were chosen out of four applicants, officials said.

Mayor Paula Bell reported on an executive session last month that gave council members the opportunity to review the applicants.

According to city officials, Councilwoman Rose Elkington suggested hiring Stinnett, as she was impressed with his military background and "ambitious attitude."

Councilwoman Kathy Vedder suggested hiring two new employees.

Councilman Richard Baldwin suggested hiring Andrew Monnin, as well.

"He is young and has mechanical skills," Baldwin said.

Bell expressed gratitude to shop Supervisor David Christian for "stepping up."

"He has done well on his own," Bell said.

The council then agreed to give Christian a raise, as well as hire Stinnett and Miller.

The new employees will be paid $15 per hour; Christian makes $15.25.

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Katie Teachout, Editor

Katie Teachout is the editor of The Ritzville Adams County Journal. Previously, she worked as a reporter at The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, the Oroville Gazette-Tribune, Northern Kittitas County Tribune and the Methow Valley News. She is a graduate of Western Washington University.