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Orange City City Manager Dale Arrington announces retirement, last day planned Aug. 29

5454668 · July 23, 2025
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City Manager Dale Arrington informed the council on July 22 that she will retire, with a planned final date of Aug. 29; staff and council praised her years of service and discussed transition plans including an interim city manager.

City Manager Dale Arrington informed the council on July 22 that she will resign and retire, with a proposed last day of Aug. 29. Arrington said she submitted the resignation to the council and expressed appreciation for her time serving the city. She told council members she would support a transition and work with staff during the process.

Council members responded with expressions of appreciation and congratulations; several thanked Arrington for mentorship and for assisting newly elected council members. Council and Arrington discussed working with the city clerk and senior staff on timing for an interim manager and the transition of duties. Arrington said she would cooperate with the council’s desire for a smooth handover. The council discussed bringing a contract for a new city attorney firm at the Aug. 11 meeting and agreed the city clerk and senior staff would support the transition if an interim city manager were needed for the short term.