New things came in a pair for Centennial recently. City Manager John Danielson joined the staff just as the city opened its much-anticipated Centennial Center Park. Danielson is the third person to hold the top appointed position in Centennial.

Danielson hits the ground, running Centennial

By Peter Jones

Although John Danielson has lived in Centennial for only a month, he will soon become one of the most knowledgeable voters in city elections.

Danielson is not just the new guy next door. He is the new city manager.

On a typical day, Centennial’s CEO wades through stacks of city documents, meets with residents and business leaders and implements polices that have been enacted by the elected City Council, whether he agrees with them or not. (more…)