Update, Fri 9:21 a.m. - Personnel Director Ronnie Cowan said the city will likely wait until Jan. 1 to begin seeking a replacement for Senior Planner Michelle Larsen. Original Story: Covington has hired a new grant writer to help the city obtain as much free money as possible.Randy Conner, a life long resident of Covington with 27 years of experience in commercial banking, was hired this week to fill a position the city has considered adding for two years.Conner will work with city departments to indentify their areas of need, particularly large capital projects, and will seek out state,