Cumley wraps up term as city manager

Cumley spent 35 years with the city, starting as personnel director in 1972 and later serving as assistant city manager and deputy city manager before taking the top position in April 2006.

Deputy City Manager Evelyn Honea begins Sunday as Cumley’s temporary replacement. Arcus Public began conducting a national search earlier this month to find the next city manager.

Above left, more than 100 guests attended Bob Cumley’s reception Thursday in the Busch Building lobby. Above right, Director of Public Works Marc Thornsberry, left, presents Cumley with a framed rendering of City Hall.

At left, Director of Parks and Recreation Jodie Adams unveils a depiction of two trees planted in the names of Cumley and his wife, Peggy, at City Grove in Smith Park. At right, Mayor Pro-Tem Gary Deaver presents Cumley with a plaque that includes a key to the city and a photograph of Cumley’s swearing-in to the city manager position.