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About the Department

The City Manager is responsible for providing policy advice and guidance to the City Council, implementing Council adopted policies, goals and objectives, and overseeing operations and the City’s use of public resources. Key department goals include:

  • Supporting informed public decision-making
  • Assuring responsive and effective service delivery
  • Promoting the City’s long term financial health
  • Providing leadership for City staff

Department Staffing

The department is staffed by the following positions:

City Manager Katie Lichtig 805.781.7114
Assistant City Manager Michael Codron 805.781.7112
Principal Administrative Analyst Brigitte Elke 805.781.7151
Economic Development Manager Claire Clark 805.781.7164
Natural Resources Manager Neil Havlik 805.781.7211
City Clerk Elaina Cano 805.781.7102
Biologist Freddy Otte 805.781.7511
Administrative Analyst Rachel Messner 805.781-7521
Executive Administration Asst. April Richardson 805.781.7123
Administrative Assistant Sue Chippendale 805.781.7103
Receptionist Karen Craig 805.781.7100

City Departments Supervised by the City Manager

With the exception of the City Attorney’s Office, the City Manager provides supervision over all City departments, including:

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