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49ers introduce John Lynch as new General Manager

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7 years ago

January 30, 2017

Santa Clara, CA – No experience, no problem. The Forty-niners made a gutsy move by hiring former NFL player, John Lynch as their new General Manager. No one saw this coming after the announcement was made yesterday. Lynch a former 15-year veteran went from player to NFL sports analyst for the past 8 years.

“I just can’t tell you how humbled and excited I am for this unbelievable opportunity,” said Lynch. “I can tell you that two weeks ago I never thought that I’d be doing this.”

It took many by surprise on the decision the 49ers made in selecting Lynch to replace former GM Trent Baalke. So imagine the shock when Lynch explained that this was a two-week process to the media in a conference call today. A conversation with soon-to-be head coach Kyle Shananhan sparked interest of Lynch becoming an NFL executive.

“Our crew broadcasted the Seattle-Atlanta playoff game and somewhere in that week after, [Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator] Kyle [Shanahan] and I caught up as we often do after a game that I broadcast of his.

We just started a conversation and at some point I indicated to him that, ‘Hey, you know Kyle three or four years ago I had conversations with the Denver Broncos about getting into management.”

For the past two years San Francisco has spiraled into a downward abyss and have yet to figure out how to return to their winning ways. Under head coach Jim Tomsula the team went 5-11 in 2015. Last season, head coach Chip Kelly failed to reach that record and finished the season 2-14 while controversy centered around their quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

In response to my question, “What areas do you want to focus on first to get this team back to where it used to be? Lynch replied.

“That’s a great question. I think the answer is there’s so much to attack. I just accepted this job last night. The most important thing that I can do, I think it’s really important that I articulate the vision that I have for this team to everyone in the building, ‘Here’s who we want to be and here’s the type of people we are looking for if you want to be a part of this thing.’

I think that’s really critical. And then I would say hand-in-hand with that, first of all we’ve got to evaluate what we have. I can’t wait. I can’t get the film in front of me quick enough just to evaluate this roster. I think you first have to take inventory of what you have to see what we need and that’s with the Draft and free agency.”

Lynch still very new in his position must put together the staff that he’ll be working with and will aggressively pursue people whom he has a good relationship with, that he feels is the best in the business. As a former NFL analyst he has a great football mind but is it good enough to lead the 49ers back to their winning ways.

Time will tell…

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Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

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April 26, 2024

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DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland

Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.

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April 22, 2024

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District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones

Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.

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Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

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April 22, 2024

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Beverli Marshall began her first day with the City on April 10. ICMA image.

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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.

Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”

According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.

“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”

When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.

At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”

While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.

On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.

“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.

The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.