 I had some very good memories with him. General Stafford was an amazing individual, and I don't think people really realize how important he was to society as a whole. He was like the Einstein of our day. His mind was incredible. Parkinson succeeds Max Airy, who is retiring. Clinton City Council, acting as the industrial authority, has decided how to proceed surrounding the Midtown Travel Inn property. City Attorney Ryan Meacham told the authority that it can request proposals for the property.