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Orting council appoints Tammy Moder as finance director
Summary
The Orting City Council voted to appoint the mayor's nominee, Tammy Moder, as finance director after reviewing her audit and accounting experience; the appointment passed with one dissenting vote.
The Orting City Council voted to appoint Tammy Moder as the city’s finance director during its Jan. 29, 2025 meeting.
City Administrator Larsen, who introduced Moder to the council, said Moder holds a master’s degree in accounting and has spent the last decade in senior accounting and finance roles. Larsen told the council that Moder "just completed an audit with 0 findings," describing that as a substantial improvement from prior findings at her previous employer, the Pierce County Housing Authority.
The council discussed Moder’s experience and fit for the role. Councilmember Sprowl questioned the frequency of job changes on Moder’s résumé and asked whether she sought a long-term position; Moder replied she was looking for a long-term role in Orting and described her desire to give back to the local community. Councilmember Holland noted Moder lives in the city and said she would be an asset.
Councilmember Holland moved to approve the mayor’s appointment; a second was recorded but the transcript did not clearly identify the seconder. The motion passed with one dissenting vote from Councilmember Sprowl; the council excused Councilmember Tracy at the start of the meeting. The transcript did not specify an employment start date or full details of the excluded employment agreement.
Moder’s hiring follows the council’s discussion about strengthening finance oversight and establishing a finance committee. The council indicated the appointment would help the city as it continues budget and committee work.
