Interviews for finalists for The Dalles City Manager position have been scheduled for January 14. Mayor Steve Lawrence says all of their finalists are from out of state, adding they will involve a number of people in the January 14 process, with department heads and Councilors to conduct inteviews. Lawrence says the Council is holding off on comprehensive goal-setting for the year until a new City Manager is in place. He added that person is going to be asked to do a complete review of the City’s operations and make recommendations back to the Council.