Sadler Closes Book on Public Service

About four years ago, Ed Sadler walked into Sidney City Hall with a task. Simply put, he was directed to keep the city moving forward through one of the toughest periods in recent time.

On Tuesday, Feb. 25, he attended his last Sidney Council meeting as city manager.

"I've been here four years now," Sadler said near the end of the meeting. "We've done some great things."

Sadler announced in October he would be retiring in February/March, at the completion of his four years as city manager. In October, he said he knew Sidney would be his last job.

"I thank you all. We will be here until my wife gets done with the school year," he said before the council.

Sadler's wife Rochelle is a third grade teacher at North Elementary School.

Last fall, he said a notice is usually about 30 days. However, he offered to stay with the city under the search process is completed.

"Thank you, everybody. We appreciate your support," Rochelle Sadler said.

Sadler said retiring from the City of Sidney closes 44 years of government employment, including the four years with the City of Sidney. Several council members and department managers thanked Sadler for his leadership during the last four years. Vice-Mayor Joe Arterburn said when he and Sadler did not always agree, he always respected Sadler's opinion. Councilman Bob Olsen also thanked Sadler for his service.

"I'm glad we've had Ed to guide us," Olsen said.

Councilman Brad Sherman recited a list of achievements due in part to Sadler's leadership as provided by city staff.

"You've gone above and beyond," Sherman said.

In the Feb. 25 meeting, it was announced that Finance Director David Scott would serve as the interim city manager. The City is still in the search stage of appointing a new city manager.