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Resident urges commission not to install a non‑elected city administrator
Summary
During public comment a resident urged the commission to avoid creating a non‑elected city administrator, suggested making the mayor a full‑time elected position, and recommended limits on transfers of restricted funds and audit rotation.
A resident addressing the commission during the public‑comment period said they oppose creating a city administrator who is not elected and urged keeping key executive authority with an elected mayor.
“I’m not in favor of a city administrator,” the resident said, arguing that a non‑elected administrator can create tension between council and the mayor and leave residents without a direct accountability path. The commenter recommended a full‑time elected mayor with appropriate pay and benefits and suggested that audit firms rotate so the city receives fresh reviews rather than repeating last year’s statements.
The commenter also urged tighter controls on transfers of SED/SED C restricted funds, suggesting that larger transfers (for example, $50,000 or more) require an ordinance rather than an internal transfer. Commissioners thanked the speaker and noted public comment would inform the commission’s drafting and final recommendations to council.
