The Southern Standard obtained copies of the annual evaluations by McMinnville officials on city administrator David Rutherford. Included in the questionnaire, was “please provide your recommendations and comments on the renewal of the city administrator’s current contract.”Comments mirrored the vote:• Mayor Jimmy Haley — “It is well known that Mr. Rutherford is actively seeking employment elsewhere. Non-renewal will allow him the opportunity to accept a new job with another city.”• Vice Mayor Ben Newman — “I would not recommend renewal of Mr. Rutherford’s contract.
Rutherford job evaluations