Greencastle's Teresa Glenn P & Z administrator at Brazil

Friday, July 26, 2013
Teresa Glenn, Greencastle, at her desk at the Brazil City Hall. Glenn, the former Greencastle city clerk-treasurer, is the new planning and zoning administrator in the Clay County seat.

BRAZIL -- Teresa Glenn of Greencastle, will be the City of Brazil's planning and zoning administrator.

Glenn served as clerk-treasurer for the city of Greencastle. She was elected in 2004 and 2008. She replaces former planning and zoning administrator Stacy Gibbens who moved.

Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham said after reviewing a talented pool of candidates for the position, Glenn stood out to him after the job was posted this May. He said Glenn has a good background in city government and believes her experience brings a lot to the table.

"Our goal is to get the best qualified people we can because it benefits our citizens here," Wyndham said.

Glenn said she has always enjoyed working in positions where she can be of service to the general public. She added that Gibbons has been instrumental in helping her transition into her new role and recognizes while she has large shoes to fill she is up to the challenge.

Mayor Wyndham said the job is not an easy one. The planning and zoning office deals with the enforcement of ordinances and can come across very difficult situations with the public.

"Not everyone's happy to see you," the Brazil mayor said.

Few can handle such a tough environment and dealing with people but Wyndham added that Glenn has shown she has the people skills to manage such scenarios.

Glenn said she is excited to be a part of the Indiana Department of Transportation downtown revitalization project scheduled to begin in Brazil next spring.

Her overall goal, she said, is to help the mayor in his efforts to make the city of Brazil a wonderful place to live and encourage visitors to want to be a part of the rich history that can be found in the city.

"My goal is always to be of service to others," Glenn said. "(Brazil is) a great city. I want to help Brazil with the growth and potential that it has."

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