Lakewood's legendary manager.(Howard L. Chambers )(Reprint)

From: Public Management | Date: April 1, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

Howard L. Chambers is a phenomenon in his profession. Enduring in a job in which the average longevity in a city is seven years, Chambers has lasted three decades, through political upheaval, hard fiscal times, and several rounds of new city councilmembers.

For Chambers, loyalty to city hall and the community is what has kept him at the helm of Lakewood, California, for so long. "It's not anything else than serving the people," he said at his office. "There are disagreements at how you do that and what the priorities are, but they (the council-members) care about the ...

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