Officials in Dixon have named Cole O'Donnell as their 1st City Manager. He is currently an administrator in the city of East Moline.
The council and managerial form of government was voted in by residents in Dixon during last April's election. A total of 39 individuals had applied for the position.
O'Donnell will be paid just over $100,000 a year. He replaces Interim City Manager David Nord.
City officials say that Nord will receive a 6 months severance pay worth more than $65,000. His contract with the city ends this month.
O'Donnell begins his new job as City Manager in Dixon on January 2nd.