CCPT Manager Robanske Resigns

DAYTON—Craig George, President of the Columbia County Public Transportation Board of Commissioners announced that General Manager Dwight Robanske resigned at last week’s Board meeting.

George said Robanske, who has been on paid administrative leave since October, tendered his resignation, effective Friday, December 14. Robanske had been placed on leave while various claims made within the transit agency were being investigated.

George said Robanske received his regular paycheck on Dec. 18. In addition to that he will receive pay covering the time he was on leave.

The Board discussed the need to appoint a new general manager, and George said a thorough search will be conducted throughout the state and the Northwest region.

“People are more than welcome to apply,” he said.

In the meantime Columbia County Public Transportation employees David Ocampo, Bruce Goodell, Darla Brown, and Steve Mertens will provide leadership at the agency, with Ocampo as the acting Team Leader.

Until a general manager is hired, each of them will receive a monthly stipend in the amount of $750, in addition to their usual salary, and that will start on Jan. 1.