City of Hutchinson, Kansas
Jacob Hood is a business professional with extensive experience in quality management, operations, and advisory roles. As the owner of Washington Street Homes LLC since November 2023, Jacob brings entrepreneurial expertise to the real estate sector. In addition, Jacob serves as the Hutchinson Airport Advisory Vice Chair, offering technical advice on airport policy and operations. Jacob's background includes a long tenure at Lockheed Martin as a Supplier Quality Engineer and a member of the F-35 Delivery Operations Team, along with previous roles in quality management at Takako Industries, real estate specialization at Central Kansas Homes, and significant service in the US Navy focusing on mentorship, continuous process improvement, and financial planning. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Business Administration and various degrees in business management and computer science from the University of Management and Technology and Hutchinson Community College.
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City of Hutchinson, Kansas
Hutchinson is a city of the first class with a council-manager form of government. The city council consists of five members. For purposes of representation in the council, the city is divided into four districts with one council member elected to a four-year term from each district. The fifth council member is elected at-large to a two-year term. Every year, the council selects one member to serve as mayor and another as vice-mayor. Council members are term limited and may not serve for more than one partial term plus two consecutive four-year terms. The council sets policy for the city and oversees the city manager who executes those policies. Hired by the council, the city manager serves as the city's chief administrative officer, administers the city budget, and conducts daily city business. Council meetings occur on the first and third Tuesday of each month, broadcast live on local cable channel 7 as well as streamed on the city's YouTube channel.