Mayor picks former Sadieville city-clerk treasurer for that position in Midway; will ask council to confirm by July 1

Cynthia Foster

Mayor Grayson Vandegrift has chosen Cynthia Foster of Versailles to be Midway's new city clerk-treasurer, he told the City Council and news media in an email this evening. The appointment is subject to council approval; the mayor said he would ask the council to confirm the appointment before July 1, when Foster is scheduled to start work.

"Cynthia is a uniquely qualified candidate with more than eight years experience as the city clerk-treasurer for the City of Sadieville, a performance for which she received glowing reviews from her supervisor," then-Mayor Claude Christensen, Vandegrift said. "I am confident you will be pleased with the experience, demeanor, and professionalism that Cynthia brings to the office."

Foster, 60, has more than has 35 years of administrative and financial experience in non-profits, management and government, including the Army, Vandegrift said. "She also has extensive experience with grant writing, having previously assisted Bluegrass Council of the Blind and Bluegrass Tomorrow in their endeavors. While grant writing is not a requirement, nor part of the job description for city clerk/treasurer, Cynthia is enthusiastic about helping to write grants in addition to her official duties."

Phyllis Hudson retired as clerk-treasurer May 31 after a more than 10 years in the job and 21 with the city. Assistant Clerk Sonya Conner has been handling council meetings for several months.