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City manager names Raina Schwartz permanent finance director

2173599 · January 1, 2025
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Summary

The city manager announced that Interim Finance Director Raina Schwartz will take the role permanently; no council vote was recorded at the meeting.

The City Manager announced at the Dec. 9 council meeting that Raina Schwartz, who had served as interim finance director, has agreed to serve as Albany’s permanent finance director.

The city manager said Schwartz has delivered presentations and demonstrated expertise and competency during her interim assignment and that the city looks forward to formalizing her role. No council vote was recorded at the meeting; the announcement was presented as an informational personnel update.

Why it matters: the finance director is the senior administrator responsible for budget development, financial reporting and fiscal policy implementation.

Direct quote: "Raina Schwartz, your interim finance director, has agreed to serve in the role forthcoming as our permanent finance director," the city manager said.