Summary
The council is interviewing candidates for the city's top administrative job. The city manager runs day-to-day operations, so this hire shapes everything from budgets to services. No selection was announced at this meeting.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city manager's contract and salary will affect the city budget once a hire is announced.
Residents gain a permanent, accountable city leadership structure once the hire is made.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Santa Rosa Hires Interim Manager and City Attorney
Santa Rosa Hires Interim Manager and City Attorney California City News
City Council — May 15, 2026
Jason Nutt will run day-to-day city operations as interim manager starting late June, with the full council's backing.
City Council — April 20, 2026
The council is interviewing candidates for the city's top administrative job. The city manager runs day-to-day operations, so this hire shapes everything from budgets to services. No selection was announced at this meeting.
City Council — April 10, 2026
The council is choosing the city's top administrator, who runs day-to-day operations and helps set the budget direction. Residents urged the council to pick someone committed to open government and continuity, and to keep the pay package in line with the city's budget situation.
Santa Rosa council formally approves contract with new interim city manager
Santa Rosa council formally approves contract with new interim city manager The Press Democrat
Southern California official tapped as interim Santa Rosa manager is suing her former employer
Southern California official tapped as interim Santa Rosa manager is suing her former employer The Press Democrat
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