Dave Forrest, a former Lansdowne administrator, is taking up a new career challenge in Nebraska, writes Eric Taylor for the Ralston (Neb.) Recorder.

Forrest, 56, was recently named the first-ever city administrator of Ralston. With more than 25 years of city administrator experience, Forrest is the ideal candidate to lead the more-than-a-century-old city.

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Until his appointment, his new hometown was the only city in Nebraska with a population more than 5,000 that had never had a city administrator. As part of his duties, Forrest will work on growing the city’s economic development and helping it achieve financial stability.

He also sees a lot of similarities between his current position and the time he spent in Lansdowne. The Delco borough has a population of around 11,000 and a layout that is similar to Ralston’s. It also faces similar challenges.

“Lansdowne is a suburb of Philadelphia, so with Ralston being so close to Omaha, it’s a situation I’m used to,” he said. “Like much of the East Coast, it’s landlocked, so you’re always looking for redevelopment from within.”

Read more about Dave Forrest’s future plans in the Ralston (Neb.) Recorder by clicking here.

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