Council unanimously approves city manager employment contract for Brian Rager

Jul 8, 2026

After a recruitment process, HR director Laura Gomez said the council selected Brian Rager as city manager; council voted unanimously to approve his employment contract, and Rager thanked the council and staff.

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HR director Laura Gomez reported the results of the recruitment process and said the city, with consultant Rothman, identified three finalists and subsequently selected Brian Rager. Gomez said the process included in‑person interviews, staff and community meet‑and‑greets and three panels (leadership, council and unions). She asked the council to approve the appointment agreement negotiated for the selected candidate.

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