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York Today
By the People, for the People
York County Closer to Hiring Emergency Manager
Commissioners interview candidates to fill position after previous manager's retirement.
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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The York County Commissioners are moving forward with hiring a new emergency manager after the previous manager, Gary Peterson, recently retired. The commissioners have been interviewing candidates and discussing the hiring process in executive sessions.
Why it matters
Having a dedicated emergency manager is crucial for York County to be prepared and responsive to natural disasters, public health emergencies, and other crises. The new hire will be responsible for coordinating the county's emergency planning and response efforts.
The details
The commissioners, Randy Obermier and Daniel Grotz, have already interviewed four candidates and have two more interviews scheduled. They have also discussed the candidates in executive session. The county previously shared an emergency manager with Seward County, but decided to have its own dedicated position after Peterson's retirement.
- Gary Peterson, the previous emergency manager for Seward and York Counties, recently retired.
- The commissioners have been interviewing candidates over the past week.
The players
Gary Peterson
The previous emergency manager for Seward and York Counties, who recently retired.
Randy Obermier
A York County Commissioner heading up the hiring effort for the new emergency manager.
Daniel Grotz
A York County Commissioner also heading up the hiring effort for the new emergency manager.
What’s next
The commissioners will continue the interview process and make a decision on hiring a new emergency manager in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
Ensuring York County has a dedicated emergency manager is a priority for the commissioners, who are moving quickly to fill the position after the previous manager's retirement. This will help the county be better prepared to respond to emergencies and disasters in the future.
