City of Fort Pierce

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Six months after taking the helm as Fort Pierce’s city manager, Richard Chess is earning high marks from city commissioners, who say he’s bringing stability and fresh direction to city operations.

“Your six months has been, you got thrown right into the deep-end and so far I'm very pleased,” Mayor Linda Hudson said during a performance review at the city commission meeting Monday.

Commissioners offered similar praise, describing Chess as a capable and strategic leader.

“You truly are a chief executive officer and I say that as a true compliment,” said Commissioner Michael Broderick. “You are skilled at it and I am confident that we are going to deal with one issue at a time.”

Chess, who previously served as Broward County’s assistant general man

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