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Committee flags city-manager turnover and directs study of council–manager reforms and outreach
Summary
Members identified frequent city manager turnover, suggested restoring elected clerk/attorney roles, emphasized the need for a strategic plan, and asked staff to gather comparative examples and guidance on neutral public outreach.
Committee members framed high turnover in the city manager’s office and a perceived lack of strategy as central problems and asked staff to gather evidence-based options for amending charter provisions related to the council–manager form of government.
Multiple members said a core problem is a lack of strategic planning tying mayoral and council priorities to measurable outcomes. ‘‘A strategic plan is where the focus ought to be,’’ one committee member…
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