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DOWAGIAC — Former Buchanan City Manager Benjamin Eldridge has found his next job with the City of Dowagiac.

Eldridge was recently hired by the City of Dowagiac to fill the Director of Public Works position. The Director of Public Works is tasked with coordinating and supervising public works staff in the repair and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, including but not limited to the areas of roadways, sidewalks, parks and sewer/storm systems.

Eldridge began his time as Buchanan city manager in late June and was placed on paid suspension in early November when city staff delivered a document with more than 40 alleged grievances to Mayor Sean Denison. Eldridge resigned from the position in late November.

Prior to his stint in Buchanan, Eldridge was employed by the town of Millersburg, Indiana for more than two decades. He is a professional water and wastewater operator with more than 20 years of experience in local government management and operations and community development.