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Cosgrove ready to mak e name known in town
by Andy Holtmann
PVG Staff
Sitting behind his desk at the Pahrump Town Office,
Michael Cosgrove looks more like a relaxed teacher than the
busy manager of a booming town.
But being busy is just business as usual for the 55 year old
Cosgrove. He has been on
the job for two weeksand has
spent most of his time getting
to know the people and is-
sues of Pahrump.
"I'm meeting everyone I
can because I want them to
realize I am here," Cosgrove
said. "I have an open door
policy and feel that conver-
sation is the key. If you have
an issue, talk to me. If you
don't, then don't throw
stones."
Cosgrove said he is ex-
cited to be in Pahrump and
that he foresees a great future
for the town. Growth does
not bother him at all and he
welcomes the idea of it. He
also likes the idea of paved
roads and thinks the county is
taking the proper steps in
making sure roads in Pahrump are being tended to.
There are other issues that Cosgrove has heard are
important to the town that he is still learning about. He said
zoning issues have been mentioned to him several times. He
also wants to know why incorporation efforts have failed. He
said right now he is researching different areas and trying to
meet with different organizations, boards and individuals to
recognize the issues that exist.
What Cosgrove is not willing to do is put things off. He
said he likes to research each issue extensively.
"I don't like to do the same thing twice," he said. "I like to
look into it and get it done the first time."
Cosgrove also admits to being aggressive. He said that he
will play an instrumental part in every decision that comes
before the town. Whether or not things happen as he wants
them to, Cosgrove said he will abide by any decision the
Town Board makes.
"I want to participate in every item regardless of whether
I speak on them at (town board) meetings or not," Cosgrove
said. "I think it's more informative if I give my point of view.
My goal is you create the policy, let me run with it. I want to
be responsible for this town's well-being."
One of the ways Cosgrove
said he can better involve
himself and the town with the
issues is to set up joint meet-
ings between the Town Board
and his office. He is a firm
believer that if everyone
works together, the needs of
the town will be met.
Cosgrove was the city
manager in Wells Nev. prior
to this position. When hiring
talks began several months
ago, it was learned that
Cosgrove was asked to step
down from his position by
Wells officials. Questions
arose as to why.
"(The city) wanted a
change," Cosgrove said.
"Three new council members
were chosen and they felt that
it was time for Wells to fol-
low a different path."
Cosgrove said that to his knowledge, Wells does not have
the position of city manager at this time. He called Wells a
unique town that is thriving and that he was proud of the work
he did there. The people were great and had an enthusiastic
approach to everything they did, he added.
A California native, Cosgrove has packed a lot of life into
his 55 years. He is an avid hunter and golf player and is big on
sports. He also enjoys woodworking and calls it his "home
hobby." He and his wife Ruth have rented a duplex and are
looking at building a home in Pahrump. Cosgrove said he has
plans to remain in town for a long time and is determined to
work hard to better the community.
'Tin bringing my experience and determination down
here with me," he said. "I hope the people of Pahrump will
accept me for face value and choose to work with me."
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