Council appoints Joe Gorton interim city manager with minimum in‑office commitment
The council appointed Joseph (Joe) Gorton as interim city manager effective Oct. 19, 2026, approving an employment agreement not to exceed $80,000 for FY 2026–27 and amending the contract to require a minimum of two in‑office days per week.
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The Willows City Council appointed Joseph (Joe) Gorton as interim city manager effective Monday, October 19, 2026, and authorized an employment agreement with a fiscal cap of $80,000 for FY 2026–27. City staff described Gorton’s background as a retired police chief and former city manager with prior experience helping assess the feasibility of reestablishing a local police department—experience the council said is especially valuable during the current transition.
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