Cale Smith ended his workday Monday as the acting city manager of Homewood. On Tuesday, he arrives as the person tabbed for the permanent position after the city council voted to offer him the job.
“I’m honored by the city council‘s decision and appreciate the time and care they took in making it,” Smith told the Homewood Star when contacted after the specially called meeting. “I truly love working for the city and serving alongside the people who make it run every day. I’m grateful for the trust they’ve placed in me and look forward to continuing the work ahead.”
The council voted 4-1 to amend a prepared resolution, filling Smith’s name into a blank in the resolution with a salary of $208,000. Chris Lane voted no, he said later, as a statement of support for his choice – Eric Brackins, the assistant city manager for Pigeon Forge, Tennessee…