ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — Ithaca’s chief of staff is a finalist to become city manager. 

Deb Mohlenhoff was interviewed Monday by the Common Council. 

Her career in local government grew from there. 

Mohlenhoff served on the Common Council for a dozen years.

The other finalist for city manager, DC native Delancia Browning, was interviewed by the Common Council last week.