ADRIAN — City commissioners and members of the public were united at the May 4 commission meeting in their praise for city administrator Chad Baugh and their regret at his departure. But that was just about the only point of agreement, as both Baugh’s resignation and the process of replacing him led to several tense moments.
Baugh, who was hired last fall, has accepted a new position as a court administrator in Wayne County. He stated at the May 4 meeting that while he had originally expected to stay in Adrian about 10 years, the court administrator opening was unexpected and represents an opportunity to work with judges he’s known since the beginning of his career.
Commissioners and residents praised Baugh’s transparency, accessibility and communication skills, and said that he made a big difference in a short time…