Barwin a Finalist for Wisconsin Job

reports that former Oak Park Village Manage Tom Barwin is one of four finalists for a city administrator job there.

Barwin unexpectedly,, resigned from the Oak Park job back in February. The Oak Park Village Board declined to say if they'd forced him out. Still, he was gone nine days after making the sudden announcement.

At the time, Barwin told Patch he was exploring options in the private sector and nonprofit world, areas where policy decisions and action happen more quickly than in civic government — which he likened to “running with a parachute.”

So what about Waukesha? U.S. Census figures show the city's population is 70,718, a bit bigger than Oak Park at 51,878. Here's a few other highlights about the city, according to Mayor Jeff Scrima's Office:

• In 2010, Money Magazine ranked Waukesha 50th on its list of the “100 Best Places to Live” in the United States
• In 2010 and 2011, America’s Promise Alliance ranked Waukesha one of the “100 Best Communities for Young People” in the United States
• For 2011, our city tax levy increased by 0%
• In 2011, the National Recreation and Park Association granted Waukesha their “Gold Medal Award"
• In 2011, the Wisconsin Library Association designated our Public Library the “Wisconsin Library of the Year.”

What do you think, Oak Parkers? Would you recommend Barwin to our friendly neighbors to the north?