By Bill Cleary
Jack Lipsett, the new administrator for Gloucester City, hired on December 29, 2008, will begin work today, (Monday, January 5). Lipsett will receive an annual salary of $95,000. He replaces Paul Kain, who was being paid the same salary for that position along with holding down the job of municipal clerk. Kain will continue as the City’s municipal clerk, annual salary $65,000.
Asked why Kain is being replaced Mayor Bill James said, \”Because of the impact of all our new projects and the projects that have been initiated over the years, it is this administrations well thought out conclusion that addressing our present situation requires a full time City Administrator. We have after interviewing 8 solid candidates, hired Jack Lipsett, an individual with a diverse knowledge base, the nonbiased ability to freshly review existing conditions, prior administrative experience, and an impressive educational background. At this time I want to thank Paul Kain for all his hard work and dedication to his prior position and I and Council look forward to working with him in his capacity as City Clerk.\”
Lipsett resides in Cherry Hill. For the past 10 years he has been in the municipal management field and has experience in both small and large towns. According to his resume his professional experience includes:
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