Fairbury city administrator, city attorney submit resignations

FAIRBURY, NE — The City of Fairbury is beginning the search for a new city administrator after the man currently in the role submitted his resignation. 

According to Fairbury Mayor Spencer Brown, Fairbury City Administrator Robert Messbarger submitted his resignation to the city council during their meeting on May 23. 

Brown said Messbarger received a job opportunity that would allow him to be closer to family. 

"While we are sad to see him go, we appreciate the past year that he has spent with the City of Fairbury and wish him and his family nothing but the absolute best," Brown said. 

According to Brown, the position has been posted on the city's website. 

Messbarger has been Fairbury's City Administrator since July 2021. His last will come one year later on July 22, 2022.

At its June 7, meeting, the Fairbury City Council will consider the resignation of City Attorney David Bargen. 

Per the meeting's agenda, the council will consider appointing Mark Fahleson as the new city attorney and Kurth Brashear as deputy city attorney.